Swastika on a Soviet patch??!?!

***Tal Inbar*** · 07-12-2003, 07:46 PM

Is this a joke?

http://www.falundafa.org.il/ver_01/english/wan_eng.htm

***DougD*** · 07-12-2003, 07:55 PM

I forget what unit, but central asian, used it during the late russian civil war period. It was used in 1922 from what I remember. I'll see what I can find in the paltry civil war uniform guides I have.

DougD

yolkin · 07-12-2003, 10:38 PM

The swastika did NOT originate as a Nazi symbol of hatred. SWASTIKA is derived from the Sanskrit word: SVASTIKAH, which means 'being fortunate'. The swastika an ancient symbol of good luck, prosperity, and long life, used in ancient cultures such as India and China. (Credit: http://www.innerx.net/personal/tsmith/swas.html)

Hitler just reversed the sign and used it. That's the third popular trend that he screwed up for the world. The first two being the half-moustache and the hair-combing to the left.

Anyway, sorry I am on a rant...

Eric

***Nota Bene*** · 07-12-2003, 11:52 PM

Tal,

It was also extensively used on bank notes of the Provisional Government.

Alexei

vikingraider1 · 07-13-2003, 03:08 AM

Also used by China and Finland during the World War Two Period. It is actually well known today as a Hindu good luck symbol.

vikingraider1 · 07-13-2003, 03:12 AM

...and believe it or not it even appears on some synogogues in Israel.

Christophe · 07-13-2003, 04:05 AM

Did the patch really existed ?
Already seen a photo or a real one ? Only a drawing project ?

Ch.

***Tal Inbar*** · 07-13-2003, 05:30 AM

Give me a little credit....I know about ancient origins os the Swastica, in many countries.....And it's original meaning.

I wanted to know about the use of that particullar patch in the Soviet era.

Tal

***DougD*** · 07-13-2003, 10:02 AM

Tal, did you know that the symbol on that patch was used by the Nazis???? They were these bad guys the Russians beat up in World War II.

DD

vikingraider1 · 07-13-2003, 12:12 PM

Now come on Doug, you're making this up now!

07-12-2003, 07:55 PM	#2
*DougD* Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 2,299	nope, I forget what unit, but central asian, used it during the late russian civil war period. It was used in 1922 from what I remember. I'll see what I can find in the paltry civil war uniform guides I have. DougD

07-12-2003, 10:38 PM	#3
yolkin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 31 Posts: 553	The swastika did NOT originate as a Nazi symbol of hatred. SWASTIKA is derived from the Sanskrit word: SVASTIKAH, which means 'being fortunate'. The swastika an ancient symbol of good luck, prosperity, and long life, used in ancient cultures such as India and China. (Credit: http://www.innerx.net/personal/tsmith/swas.html) Hitler just reversed the sign and used it. That's the third popular trend that he screwed up for the world. The first two being the half-moustache and the hair-combing to the left. Anyway, sorry I am on a rant... Eric __________________ Soviet Union is the only country with an unpredictable ... past!

07-13-2003, 05:30 AM	#8
*Tal Inbar* Marshal CCCP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Israel Age: 39 Posts: 5,042	Come on.... Give me a little credit....I know about ancient origins os the Swastica, in many countries.....And it's original meaning. I wanted to know about the use of that particullar patch in the Soviet era. Tal __________________ Under the banner of Marxism-Leninism, under the leadership of the Communist Party--forward to new victories in the construction of communism!

07-13-2003, 10:02 AM	#9
*DougD* Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 2,299	/// Tal, did you know that the symbol on that patch was used by the Nazis???? They were these bad guys the Russians beat up in World War II. DD

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07-12-2003, 11:52 PM	#4
*Nota Bene* Super Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 7,174	Tal, It was also extensively used on bank notes of the Provisional Government. Alexei

07-13-2003, 03:08 AM	#5
vikingraider1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Home of West Ham United Age: 39 Posts: 457	Also used by China and Finland during the World War Two Period. It is actually well known today as a Hindu good luck symbol.

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vikingraider1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Home of West Ham United Age: 39 Posts: 457	...and believe it or not it even appears on some synogogues in Israel.

07-13-2003, 04:05 AM	#7
Christophe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paris, France Age: 45 Posts: 2,398	Did the patch really existed ? Already seen a photo or a real one ? Only a drawing project ? Ch.

07-13-2003, 12:12 PM	#10
vikingraider1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Home of West Ham United Age: 39 Posts: 457	Now come on Doug, you're making this up now!

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