leon21 Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 Here's an interesting item that was found by someone with a metal detector in County Durham. It is a die stamped copper alloy good luck charm 20mm x 22mm c1930 ?. 2 Quote
Fritz Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 Buckle fitting found in the Oseberg Schiff, near Oslo Fjord, 1907 The symbol was used by many ancient cultures, Scandinavians, Romans, Greeks, even earlier in Asia. Now banned in several European countries. 3 Quote
leon21 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Posted October 20, 2017 Yes the symbol was used by the famous German Gladiator Valetinus who had the swastika good luck symbol on his shied in AD 175. And I believe many German soldiers carried one in the trenches in WW1 as a good luck charm. 3 Quote
Fritz Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Na, never heard of German soldiers in WW1 carrying such in the trenches, may have been the odd one, although it did have a certain popularity. Some soldiers did carry a cross or small crucifix in their wallet or around their neck, probably got it from Mutti, saying it will keep you safe from harm. The Russians were also known for wearing a cross under their uniform. There are one or two photos of aircraft of WW1 with a lucky Swastika on the fuselage as a personal emblem, otherwise no further evidence seen. The object shown in the first photo may well be early 20th Century, judging by the patina and rust on the ring. 3 Quote
rpbcps Posted September 29 Posted September 29 The 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army used a yellow swastika on a red background as a unit symbol until the 1930s, when it was switched to a thunderbird. The American Division wore the swastika patch while fighting against Germany in World War I. 4 Quote
rpbcps Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Swastikas were also found on First World War, British National War Savings stamps. 4 Quote
Fritz Posted September 29 Posted September 29 is obviously older, more WW1 period - date below 191... 3 Quote
rpbcps Posted September 30 Posted September 30 Yes the National War Savings Association card is from WW1. They also produced small red lapel badges with Swastikas and 'National War Savings Committee' marked around the edges. Maybe that is where the NSDAP got the idea for their membership badges. 5 Quote
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