The Swastika, taken from an ancient Indian religion. I believe it was originally a symbol for enlightenment.
The SS skull symbol was a prominent emblem of the Schutzstaffel (SS), a paramilitary organization in Nazi Germany. It represented the SS's role as Hitler's elite guard and enforcers of Nazi ideology. The symbol signified fear, power, and ruthlessness, reflecting the SS's brutal tactics and atrocities committed during World War II.
SS - Steamship
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The SS stands for: Steam Ship
The Swastika, taken from an ancient Indian religion. I believe it was originally a symbol for enlightenment.
it was the name of the batallion responsible for guarding many camps.AnswerThe SS organisations originally responsible for guarding concentration camps was the SS Totenkopfverbande Standarten, or SS 'Death's Head' Regiments. With the outbreak of war, these regiments were absorbed into the Waffen-SS, eventually becoming the 3rd SS Division Totenkopf, and responsibility for guarding the camps was taken over by elements of the Allgemeine SS (General SS).Junior officers and other ranks of the SS Totenkopf regiment and division can be identified by the death's head symbol worn on their right-hand collar patch.
The SS stamp on an old ring stands for sterling silver. This means the ring is made of sterling silver. Any number provided with the symbol could mean plating as well.
he called it his personal bodyguard
The 'SS' in 'SS Maheno' stands for 'Steamship'.
The SS, or Schutzstaffel ("Protective Squadron"), group were originally Hitler's personal bodyguards. Toward the war's end they became the Einsatzgruppen, or death squads, mercilessly and brutally hunting down mainly Jews.
The trizub or trident is the national symbol of Ukraine. Originally it was used by the Kyivskii-Rus empire as a military symbol and dates back to the 10th century.
The SS skull symbol was a prominent emblem of the Schutzstaffel (SS), a paramilitary organization in Nazi Germany. It represented the SS's role as Hitler's elite guard and enforcers of Nazi ideology. The symbol signified fear, power, and ruthlessness, reflecting the SS's brutal tactics and atrocities committed during World War II.
The SS in 'SS Great Britain' stands for 'Steamship'.
SS - Steamship
SS = Schutzstaffel .
Originally organised by Hermann Goering, the gestapo was Prussia's secret state police. However, it eventually became part of the SS and operated throughout Germany and in occupied areas. Members of the Gestapo generally operated in civilian clothing but, in occupied areas, often wore SS uniform with police-style (rather than SS) rank insignia. Membership of the Gestapo didn't necessarily mean membership of the SS.