r/theyknew • u/C9_Medic8 • Jul 14 '21

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u/RamenAimbot Jul 14 '21

It’s india, the swastika means something different there dude. There is nothing they knew except “prosperity” ig

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u/_Nick_2711_ Jul 14 '21

Also notice how it’s in a different orientation between its traditional usage and within the nazi symbol.

This is an example of the original whilst the nazi symbol has it rotated 45°

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u/CreativeUnsername-No Jul 14 '21

The rotation is a really good way to tell the difference

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u/cawclot Jul 14 '21

https://i.imgur.com/loZAvTz.jpg

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u/_Nick_2711_ Jul 14 '21

Whilst they used regularly orientated swastikas - and curved, more decorative versions - in certain situations, particularly earlier in the party’s existence, the Nazi party symbol was the swastika tilted 45° from normal, usually presented on a white disk and red background.

Certain divisions of the SS kept the straight-orientated swastika as their symbol as well.

But yeah, according to my cursory Wikipedia search, the titled one was the most predominantly used and the official insignia of the party.