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Pop quiz, where did the swastika come from? And before Germany what country used it on it's medals?


46 posted on 01/13/2005 9:05:04 PM PST by jpf
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The swastika was used by many ancient cultures in Eurasia.

Is also a very old Bhuddist symbol of peace that was (and still is)used primarily in China, Japan, India, etc.

Medals? Finnish Cross of Freedom.
63 posted on 01/13/2005 9:41:38 PM PST by cambodia (I've spent more Christmas's in Cambodia than Kerry)
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Pop quiz, where did the swastika come from? And before Germany what country used it on it's medals

Came from the mythology of the Hindu and India.

64 posted on 01/13/2005 9:42:53 PM PST by Timocrat (I Emanate on your Auras and Penumbras Mr Blackmun)
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Wasn't it an indian sign? I'll say the US as answer to your question.


91 posted on 01/14/2005 6:49:17 AM PST by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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