According to a popular myth the two-fingers salute and/or V sign derives from the gestures of longbowmen fighting in the English army at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The story claims that, before the battle, the French boasted that they would cut two fingers off the right hand of captured archers and that the gesture was a sign of defiance after the greatly outnumbered English won the battle. also Winston Churchill used a V sign in both versions to symbolize "V for Victory" during World War II. And the peace symbol symbolises peace and has been used throught history. It looks like a circle with a y but with three lines instead of two. It is also said to be a sign for nuclear disarmament.
The peace sign was created in the 1950s by combining the semaphore letters N and D, standing for "nuclear disarmament." It has since become a universal symbol for peace and nonviolence.
The sideways peace sign is a variation of the traditional peace sign and is used as a symbol of peace and unity. It represents a wish for peace and harmony in a more modern or casual way.
He did use a hand sign that during the 'hippie/peace' came to have the meaning of 'peace'. When he famously used it, it meant 'V' for 'victory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign
The swan is a sign of peace and of tranquility. It symbolizes eternal love and peace within a group, family, or couple.
It can mean several things. One meaning is the "V" vor victory sign made famous by Winston Churchill during WWII. In more contemperary usage it can also be recognized as a sign meaning "peace."
The peace sign was created in the 1950s as a symbol for nuclear disarmament. It represents the letters "N" and "D" in semaphore alphabet, standing for "nuclear disarmament." Over time, it has become a universal symbol for peace and anti-war movements.
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World Peace Sign day is 24.05
There is no such 'scientific' name. Signs have meaning by convention, common use, agreement among members of a group, or long-held tradition. One who doesn't know the meaning of a given sign has but to learn it.
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Yes. For Some reason it stands for Northside.
Peace Sign - War album - was created in 1994.