The 45th Infantry Division used the swastika as the centerpiece of their main emblem from inception in 1920 until the mid-1930’s. That swastika is backwards from the one of the Third Reich, but the casual observer would not notice. The symbol was adopted in honor of the many Indians that were in the Oklahoma National Guard, which formed the basis of the Division. I was taught in school that it represented the “Thunderbird” of some of the Southwest tribes.
The 45th Division distinguished itself in Italy and France/Germany in WWII and then suffered much in the “police action” in Korea.
Should have noted that the 45th was proudly named the “Thunderbird Division.P
Cool! Thank you for the info!