Maltese Cross not a Nazi symbol.
Marc Power
mpower at FCMC.COM
Wed Dec 3 15:00:56 EST 1997
The Swastika was co-opted and adopted as a Nazi Emblem.
The Maltese cross is the shape of the cross that was used by
the Knights of Malta.
The German Iron Cross Medal is in the shape of a Maltese Cross,
this shape was used as a German National Emblem on the sides and
and wings of aircraft etc. Remember the Red Baron.
It was given as a decoration prior to Nazism and therefore is
not a Nazi symbol or emblem.
I believe WWII era Iron Crosses were also emblazoned with a central
swastika and thus bear a Nazi emblem.
Just my point of clarification, lest we become confused on this
emotionally charged subject.
Cheers!
Marc
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