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[–] mathemachristian@lemmy.ml 14 points 5 days ago (1 children)

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/finland-swastikas-air-force-flag-b2816665.html

[–] ThirdConsul@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

However, the Finnish air force began using it many years before the birth of Nazi Germany,

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 21 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yes, because Count Eric von Rosen introduced it to the Finns first. von Rosen was Hermann Göring’s brother-in-law.

[–] ThirdConsul@lemmy.ml -1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The article you linked says

Göring had noted the swastika during his stay in Sweden and at von Rosens' castle (forged into a metal piece at the fireplace). However, the swastika of the German Nazi party had been adopted already in 1920, two years before Göring met Adolf Hitler.

Seems like a case of multiple shitheads liking the same symbol independently?

[–] mathemachristian@lemmy.ml 12 points 5 days ago

Now why would a count van rosen, who hosts hermann göring in his castle before the nazis even have any power, be taken to the swastika?

Just one of those random coincidences I'm sure...