Symbols
The emblem of the organization was a Minoan labrys surrounded by laurel wreaths, topped with a royal crown. It was similar to the emblem of Fascist Italy at the time, which featured an ancient Roman fasces surrounded by laurel wreaths, from which fascism got its name. The emblem was used on the flag, as well as on the caps of the members of the organization. The flag of the organization, used on parades, was similar to the flag of Greece. It featured a white cross on a blue fiend, with the emblem of EON charged in the center in gold, and the royal crown moved to the upper hoist side quadrant. The motto of the organization was "One Nation, One King, One Leader, One Youth".
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