Hey Craigzomack  what youre talking about is the socalled Bundesdienstflagge  a flag with the German coat of arms used by federal government offices So it actually isnt the official flag of Germany but the official flag used by government offices just as the German President and the German navy have their own official flags Actually its illegal for citizens including football fans to use the Bundesdienstflagge  OWiG but it is a minor offence and usually not prosecuted