Why is the star such a frequently used emblem in communist states (eg USSR Red Army, chinese flag, Che Guevara's hat...) ? When did it appear for the first time ? What does it symbolize ? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Why is the star such a frequently used emblem in communist states (eg USSR Red Army, chinese flag, Che Guevara's hat...) ? When did it appear for the first time ? What does it symbolize ?

by El_Pitchoun

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Link to a previous discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1pzbtc/how_did_the_red_star_become_the_symbol_of_the/