insignia question?

[John Beaman]

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]

Swastika?

[hanshauprich]

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

[John Beaman]

Originally Posted by hanshauprich

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]

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

[CJE]

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.]

Originally Posted by CJE

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.

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