HTML Entity for Hammer and Sickle (☭)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+262D

HTML Entity for hammer and sickle (U+262D) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Hammer and Sickle?

Hammer and sickle (☭) is the Unicode character at U+262D in Miscellaneous Symbols. Official name: HAMMER AND SICKLE. It depicts a crossed hammer and sickle and is used in historical, cultural, and educational material.

Remember

Character     ☭
Unicode       U+262D
Hex entity    &#x262D;
Decimal       &#9773;
CSS escape    \262D
Named entity  (none)
Meaning       hammer + sickle (historical / educational)
Not the same  ⚒ (hammer and pick) · ☮ (peace) · ⚙

Prefer ☭ or ☭ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ☭ in a UTF-8 document. Pair the glyph with clear descriptive text for accessibility.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`☭`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`☭`	HTML markup
Direct character	`☭`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\262D`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Historical / educational reference	`☭` plus visible descriptive text
Construction / tools	Hammer and pick — `⚒` (⚒)
Peace symbol	Peace symbol — `☮` (☮)
Settings / machinery	Gear — `⚙` (⚙)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\262D"`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample label, and next to related forms.

Glyph ☭

Large glyph ☭

Sample ☭ Historical symbol

Compared ☭ ⚒ ☮ ⚙

With entities Hex: ☭ | Decimal: ☭

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows hammer and sickle with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ☭ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Hammer and Sickle (U+262D) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\262D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x262D;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#9773;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ☭</p>
  <p><span aria-label="Hammer and sickle symbol">&#x262D; Historical symbol</span></p>
  <p>Tools (hammer and pick): &#x2692;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ☭ inserts code point U+262D → ☭.

2. Decimal: same code point as 9773 → ☭. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \262D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ☭.

4. Typed: paste ☭ in a UTF-8 document when you need the glyph. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose so the meaning is clear to everyone.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with hammer and sickle.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+262D. Use ☭ or ☭. Do not invent &hammersickle;.

⚒

Not hammer and pick

Hammer and pick is ⚒ (U+2692) — tools/construction. Hammer and sickle is ☭. Different symbols.

Context

Use clear context

This glyph carries strong historical meaning. Prefer documentary or educational framing with descriptive text nearby.

Font

Font coverage

Some fonts omit Miscellaneous Symbols. If ☭ is missing, fall back to descriptive text or a font with U+262D coverage.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\262D belongs in CSS strings. ☭ / ☭ belong in HTML.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ☭ clearly. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose such as “Hammer and sickle symbol”.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ☭, not &#x262D.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Hammer and sickle (U+262D) and its entity forms (☭, ☭, CSS \\262D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Miscellaneous Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Hammer and Sickle (☭)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+262D Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ☭ in HTML (no named form). Use ☭ when decimal form is required, and \\262D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: hammer and sickle is U+262D (decimal 9773) — glyph ☭.
HTML: no named entity — use ☭ / ☭ / type ☭.
CSS: use \262D inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ☭ ≠ ⚒ (hammer and pick) — add accessible descriptive text.

One line: U+262D → ☭ / ☭ / CSS \262D (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ☭ in HTML?

Use ☭ (hex), ☭ (decimal), type ☭ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \262D in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+262D.

What is the Unicode value for hammer and sickle?

U+262D (HAMMER AND SICKLE). Hex 262D, decimal 9773. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for hammer and sickle?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+262D. Prefer ☭ or ☭.

When should I use U+262D?

Use it in historical, educational, or documentary contexts that need this Unicode character. Pair it with clear text. For construction/tools, use hammer and pick (U+2692) instead.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+262D?

HTML numeric entities (☭ or ☭) go in markup. The CSS escape \262D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+262D the same as hammer and pick?

No. Hammer and sickle is U+262D (☭). Hammer and pick is U+2692 (⚒). Different symbols and meanings.

Did you know?

Hammer and sickle is Unicode U+262D (decimal 9773) — glyph ☭ (HAMMER AND SICKLE) in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ☭ or ☭. Prefer nearby descriptive text for accessibility. Do not confuse it with U+2692 (⚒, hammer and pick), which is a tools/construction symbol.

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