Thanks, so many nations use this symbol, amazing.
The moonument for the falen in WWI with the wreth from the local national-socialists:
Not quite the topic but good aniway.
I see, not really different of the luftwaffe rudder insignia but red.
It was indeed a widely used symbol, a bind-rune charm really, for successful, and positive outcomes of all situations. Health, wealth, love, all of the things important to mankind.
it also symbolized the “4 winds” or “4 directions” basically the forces of all creation.
Here in Milwaukee, it was common to place the hooked cross in places where the potential for danger was present, most notably at the water line of all public swimming pools. (they were all removed once Hitler came along) They could also be found in the patterns of brickwork on buildings, where success was wanted. (there is one school here where they are yet visible.)
Yes, but I hope you noticed the dates of its use – starting in 1918!
Yes, but I hope you noticed the dates of its use – starting in 1918!
I noticed 
Here in Milwaukee, it was common to place the hooked cross in places where the potential for danger was present, most notably at the water line of all public swimming pools. (they were all removed once Hitler came along) They could also be found in the patterns of brickwork on buildings, where success was wanted. (there is one school here where they are yet visible.)
Definately, the anglo saxon seems to be very keen to this symbol at list in XIX century and first part of XX, 90 km from my home there is a lutheran church wich have swatikas everywhere in his decorations, specially in the ceramic floor.
I have 3…
Finnish Hurricane, obviously:
Latvian Camel:
And a 112 Sqn Camel:
The swastika is coming from the ancient India,and the also greece is like to use it.
Sopwith F.1 Camel
112 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Throwley, Kent, August 1918The F.1 Camels that re-equipped 112 Sqn from March 1918 carried no actual squadron markings as such, each aircraft being decorated by its pilot with his own personal insignia. Thus this Camel has the white swastika on the fin and the red fuselage decoration outlined in white.
The use of the swastika as an individual marking during WW I was quite common as, at that time, it was simply a good luck charm or mystic symbol which originated in very ancient times in many parts of the world from India through Central Asia and accross Europe and also in North America. The British of course ruled India at that time and so were well used to it as a lucky sign; nobody could have foretold the evil purpose with which it would become associated only a few years later. The rest of the colour scheme on this Camel is the same as for the Pup except that the serial number has been painted over and the roudels on the top wing are red and blue only with no white.
http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2000/03/stuff_eng_profile_112sqn1.htm
Best and Warm Regards
Adrian Wainer
Fritz Beckhardt flew a Siemens Schuckert fighter with a swastika on it. Pilots on both sides flew planes adorned with swastikas, which during World War I represented the sun, good fortune, or just something interesting.
Germany’s
Jewish Knights of the Air
Introduction
During World War I warriors took to the skies for the first time in history. People of all nations were enthralled by the courage and daring of young men who were determined to fly despite primitive aircraft, insufficient training, physical hardships, and enemy fire. The fighter pilots were looked upon as “knights of the air” because they had a reputation for a certain amount of chivalry, especially compared to the soldiers on the ground. The essence of chivalry is recognizing the common humanity of our enemies, and treating them with as much dignity as wartime allows; chivalry puts boundaries and limits on cruelty and destruction during the waging of war. It is based upon Biblical principles, especially those expressed in Isaiah 1:17: “Make justice your aim; redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.”
http://people.sinclair.edu/thomasmartin/knights/
http://people.sinclair.edu/thomasmartin/knights/index2.htm
Best and Warm Regards
Adrian Wainer
In “The Swastika,” Folklore, Vol. 55, No. 4 (Dec., 1944), pp. 167-168, W. G. V. Balchin says the word swastika is of Sanskrit origin and the symbol is one of good luck or a charm or a religious symbol (the last, among the Jains and Buddhists) that goes back to at least the Bronze Age 3000 BCE. It appears in various parts of the ancient and modern world. This article mentions Christians did, indeed, consider the swastika for their symbol.
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