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John Beaman

20th June 2011 22:00

insignia question?

Which WWII or pre-war airforce used as an insignia that was a Teutonic cross? I think the color was red. Was it Lithuania?

THX

Pilot

20th June 2011 23:25

Re: insignia question?

Swastika?

hanshauprich

23rd June 2011 19:36

Re: insignia question?

Portugal have an red cross, but it is not a real Teutonic style.

John Beaman

24th June 2011 15:15

Re: insignia question?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanshauprich (Post 129993)

Portugal have an red cross, but it is not a real Teutonic style.

Thanks! That's it.

I ask because a family member has asked me to examine some swords passed down and one of them is a mystery as it has a Teutonic Cross on it. Is there a good sword ID forum on the web?

THX

Graham Boak

24th June 2011 17:37

Re: insignia question?

I think the Lithuanian marking was a Cross of Lorraine, with equal length arms. Not red, though.

CJE	24th June 2011 21:20

Re: insignia question?

Absolutely not Teutonic.
Portugal used the cross of the Military Order of Christ (previously the Royal Order of the Knights of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Real Ordem dos Cavaleiros de Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo).
Rather a Templar cross.

carlos G.

26th June 2011 21:16

Re: insignia question?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJE (Post 130060)

The red cross is still in use by the portuguese air force...

Can see it clearly at this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zekatreka/2653293300/

Best regards
Carlos Guerreiro

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