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"I myself, meanwhile, after innumerable attempts, had laid down a final form; a flag with a red background, a white disk, and a black swastika in the middle. After long trials I also found a definite proportion between the size of the flag and the size of the white disk, as well as the shape and thickness of the swastika. [2]
The swastika is a symbol with many styles and meanings and can be found in many cultures. The appropriation of the swastika by the Nazi Party is the most recognisable modern use of the symbol in the Western world. The swastika (卐 or 卍) is a symbol used in various Eurasian religions and cultures, as well as a few African and American cultures.
Although the swastika was a popular symbol in art prior to the regimental use by Nazi Germany and has a long heritage in many other cultures throughout history - and although many of the symbols used by the Nazis were ancient or commonly used prior to the advent of Nazi Germany - because of association with Nazi use, the swastika is often ...
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Reverted to version as of 06:22, 16 May 2015 Unfortunately, the NSDAP swastika, as depicted here, was exclusively used in the "black"-est of black colorings, not any softer shades. To lighten or "soften" the color as you say is to improperly display a... 18:55, 18 June 2015: 471 × 458 (2 KB) DIREKTOR: Not at all. This is only slightly lightened.