In the Handbook of Brewing: Processes, Technology, Markets edited by Hans Michael Eßlinger (2009) p. 16: [using the hexagram] "as a icon for beer brewing and selling originates from its ancient meaning as a protective symbol and has little in common with the same symbol used by the alchemists or the Magen David used for the first time by the Jewish militia in neighboring Bohemia in 1350". Source:
The display of the swastika is prohibited by the Penal Code in #Germany, #Ukraine and Hungary, among others, unless it is for educational, scientific or artistic purposes. The law penalizes not only the use of the National Socialist swastika but also the wearing of any other related geometric form. It is interesting that in many cases, instead of the swastika they intend to wear, extremist groups
"Marble sarcophagus from Verona from the Crypt of San Giovanni in Valle of the 4th century AD from the collection of the #Roman-Germanic Central Museum in Mainz, #Germany, is dedicated to the important, symbolic moments in the life of Christ. Christ is the central figure of each scene on all four sides of the sarcophagus. And each side of the sarcophagus is framed with a strip consisting of Gammad
Hitler Youth in a Swastika Formation At a rally, members of the Hitler Youth parade in the formation of a swastika to honor the Unknown Soldier. #Germany, August 27, 1933. #NSDAP