n Germany, pigs have been associated with good luck for centuries, and this symbolism grew into a highly recognized trope.
To have good fortune is "schwein haben", that is to "have pig"
Commonplace in German commercial art, it eventually became associated with the Germans themselves, especially by the mid-19th century when anthropomorphized illustration became very popular.
When pigs are shown to represent Germans in Allied propaganda, they take on more traditional symbolism representing uncivilized behavior.
Here is a WW1 era cast metal propaganda figure used to ridicule the Germans by the Allies......
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To have good fortune is "schwein haben", that is to "have pig"
Commonplace in German commercial art, it eventually became associated with the Germans themselves, especially by the mid-19th century when anthropomorphized illustration became very popular.
When pigs are shown to represent Germans in Allied propaganda, they take on more traditional symbolism representing uncivilized behavior.
Here is a WW1 era cast metal propaganda figure used to ridicule the Germans by the Allies......
...............
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