I'm still new to the collecting of Third Reich Militaria so forgive me if I sound naive, but what is meant by the term “runes” when discussing SS memorabilia and can someone post an example?
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John
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John
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Last edited by Market Garden; 06-14-2002, 09:41 PM. -
The runes are the SS insignia.Greg
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John, I suppose you see the term in other forum relating decals in helmets, they refer to well used examples of militaria, something totally opposed to mint condition and relic condition, are examples that has been worn in combat and suffered the normal wear and are now like the old castles and the piramids, well used, but surely highly desirable pieces to add in a collection.
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AngelLooking for DKiG Heer winner Soldbuch who also won the TDB and/or CCC, specially in Silver.Comment
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The SS runes correctly called Sig runes are a Germanic symbol of Thor, the god of thunder, and represent a lightning bolt. The Schutzstaffel or SS for short doubled the runes to form the SS insignia. The SS was heavily involved in Nordic and pagan traditions and ceremonies.
This is a fake SS proficiency runes award, but you get the idea of what the runes look like.
DezLast edited by Dez H; 06-14-2002, 09:15 PM.Comment
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That answers that question! Thanks for the quick responses. No need for additional replies.
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the sig rune was the ancient Germanic symbol for Thor...representing his lightning bolt ... or does it stand for sun?
I'm not sure but is the Third Reich the manufacturer firm of Ferdinand
Hoffstatter drew two sig-runes and the rest was history....
http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Strasse/8514/runes.htmlComment
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