Nazi Symbolism
The 20th century German Nazi Party was notable for its extensive use of graphic symbolism, most notably the Hakenkreuz (swastika), which it used as its principal symbol, and, in the form of the swastika flag, became the state flag of Nazi Germany.
Other symbols employed by the Nazis include:
- the eagle atop swastika, the formal symbol of the Nazi Party
- the SS bolts, the runic insignia of the Schutzstaffel
- various runes from the runic script, such as the odal rune, and rune-like symbols and the Wolfsangel
- the black SS uniform
- the brown shirts of the Sturmabteilung
- the death's head insignia of the SS-Totenkopfverbände and concentration camp units
- Adolf Hitler's personal standard
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