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EdmondDantes_

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5. Is it the specific one used by the nazis?

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 03:28 AM

21 hrs ago

The Iron Cross preceded Germany itself going back to the Prussians and continues to be used to this day. The nazi version had a swastika in it. The iron cross alone isn't problematic. But the specific one given by the nazis would be problematic to wear around.

Likewise there have obviously been many variations of a skull and crossbones, but the one used by the nazis has some specific details that separate it from other skull and crossbones. That's the one Platner had. Someone having the Jolly Rogers skull and crossbones, not a problem.

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I have a jacket with an Iron Cross / skull on it-and the word Volkswagen and the VW emblem. [View all] Boxerfan Sunday OP

I think I just figured out dweller Yesterday #1

I'd say great guess. Boxerfan 23 hrs ago #2

The nazi used a lot of symbols. They weren't all original. I have a car club jacket that has an iron cross Melon 23 hrs ago #3

Once again, I need to point out that there are otther issues, like his niyad 23 hrs ago #4

Excellent Question, Given This Is A Primary And All Are Democrats. ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #8

Is it the specific one used by the nazis? EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #5

Not the same thing Polybius 20 hrs ago #6

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