Actually you are both wrong, since the Balkenkreuz and the Eiserne Kreuz are but two of hundreds of variations of the same symbol, the black cross of the German Order of knights, dating back to the 12th century. It’s the same symbol.
And not only that, the particular variation you are going on about, the Balkenkreuz, black cross with a thick white and small black outline except for the endings of the cross, isn’t a Nazi symbol. It was used in the first world war already.
Which is all completely ignoring that it’s a simple cross with a single outline, one of the most basic shapes there is, used by a medical company.
All to say, I see how it’s easy to mistake, but you are wrong on the facts and you are airing your grievances on the wrong venue. Write to the company, maybe they will even agree with you and change it.
You are right, it’s the Balkenkreuz, also used by Nazis.
Wrong Nazi symbol, my apologies. I’ve corrected the title.
Actually you are both wrong, since the Balkenkreuz and the Eiserne Kreuz are but two of hundreds of variations of the same symbol, the black cross of the German Order of knights, dating back to the 12th century. It’s the same symbol.
And not only that, the particular variation you are going on about, the Balkenkreuz, black cross with a thick white and small black outline except for the endings of the cross, isn’t a Nazi symbol. It was used in the first world war already.
Which is all completely ignoring that it’s a simple cross with a single outline, one of the most basic shapes there is, used by a medical company.
All to say, I see how it’s easy to mistake, but you are wrong on the facts and you are airing your grievances on the wrong venue. Write to the company, maybe they will even agree with you and change it.
I appreciate the history lesson. I had no idea that people would take such offence to a funny observation I had about a symbol on a bike saddle.
And I don’t think the company is led by nazis, nor do I think they intended for the symbol to look so similar to the one used by nazis.
They were using a medical cross before, and this new one looks nothing like a medical cross in my opinion.
This post wasn’t meant to be controversial or upsetting, and it seems to have triggered far too many people. I regret posting it.
Also of note, the Bundeswehr logo is a slightly different variant of that same symbol, and is in current day use.