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The Swastika, 1923. Artist: Unknown

The Swastika, 1923. The ancient geometric symbol was used by many cultures including Hinduism, ancient Rome and Troy, and Native America before its appropriation by the Nazis. One of a series of WD & HO Wills' Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923).

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The Swastika, 1923. Artist: Unknown

Caption:

The Swastika, 1923. The ancient geometric symbol was used by many cultures including Hinduism, ancient Rome and Troy, and Native America before its appropriation by the Nazis. One of a series of WD & HO Wills' Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923).

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Album / The Print Collector / Heritage Images

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Image size:

2457 x 4300 px | 30.2 MB

Print size:

20.8 x 36.4 cm | 8.2 x 14.3 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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