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 Posted: Fri Aug 3rd, 2012 02:17
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Thanks for posting that clarification and information Eric.

The Hitler/Nazi period in Germany is very unfortunate as many symbols and salutes were copied from previous ages and cultures. These are now seen as distasteful without full understanding of their origin or history.

The swasti is typical of this.
http://history1900s.about.com/cs/swastika/a/swastikahistory.htm



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