Now Viewing: swastikaTag type: General ハーケンクロイツ 卐 卍 鉤十字 かぎ十字 カギ十字 卍字 Ancient religious symbol or mandala used in numerous cultures throughout history (India, etc.). Takes the form of a cross with four legs bent at 90 degrees. The clockwise, or right-handed, swastika (卐) was appropriated by the nazi Party as its emblem. This variant was turned 45 degrees in a white circle on a red background which is known as Hakenkreuz (hooked cross). The symbol continues to be widely associated with Nazism to the present day. Another user of the clockwise swastika was the Finland/Finnish Air Force, which used a blue swastika for its aircraft insignia from 1918-1944. The Latvian Air Force used a dark red version. The counterclockwise, or left-handed, swastika (卍) is an auspicious symbol in Buddhism known in Japan as manji. See also Black_Sun_(symbol) Kolovrat_(symbol)| SS_insignia Wolfsangel Tag_Group:Symbols External links Wikipedia: Swastika en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika Other Wiki Information Last updated: 11/25/24 10:39 AM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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