The hammer and sickle is a part of communist symbolism and its usage indicates an association with Communism, a Communist party, or a Communist state. It symbolizes the unity of peasants and workers. Although it is a universal symbol for communism, it is typically associated with the Soviet Union due to being the first country that adopted the symbol. Nowadays the usage of the Hammer and Sickle has been banned in certain Nations, only the use of it is allowed in arts.