SS document on which runes should be used for grave markings to...
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SS document on which runes should be used for grave markings to replace Christian crosses.
The life rune ( ᛉ ) Algiz should be used because they died an "immortal death" defending the fatherland.
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24.8.1940
Dear Herr Oberst!
"The Reichsführer would be grateful if you would examine the runes on the graves of fallen Waffen-SS men in more detail. I am sending you a picture that you can see, showing that many graves of SS men are decorated with the "Tyr" rune.
The question now arises whether, instead of the death rune, the life rune should be used, since these fallen men died an immortal death for the German Fatherland. It would also be worth considering the addition of the iron cross as a reminder. I would be grateful if I could receive the enclosed picture back."
Heil Hitler!
R. Br.
Attachment:
SS-Sturmbannführer.
Source:
BArch NS 19/1573 Gräberfürsorge für die Gefallenen der Waffen-SS, insbes. Gestaltung der Grabkreuze.
invenio.bundesarchiv.de/invenio/direkt…
The life rune ( ᛉ ) Algiz should be used because they died an "immortal death" defending the fatherland.
_____________
24.8.1940
Dear Herr Oberst!
"The Reichsführer would be grateful if you would examine the runes on the graves of fallen Waffen-SS men in more detail. I am sending you a picture that you can see, showing that many graves of SS men are decorated with the "Tyr" rune.
The question now arises whether, instead of the death rune, the life rune should be used, since these fallen men died an immortal death for the German Fatherland. It would also be worth considering the addition of the iron cross as a reminder. I would be grateful if I could receive the enclosed picture back."
Heil Hitler!
R. Br.
Attachment:
SS-Sturmbannführer.
Source:
BArch NS 19/1573 Gräberfürsorge für die Gefallenen der Waffen-SS, insbes. Gestaltung der Grabkreuze.
invenio.bundesarchiv.de/invenio/direkt…
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Example of a Tyre rune ᛏ grave marking for fallen Waffen SS soldier.
BArch NS 19/1573
BArch NS 19/1573