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I would like to know how the surfer sub-culture of the 1960's latched onto
the Iron Cross. It's my understanding that returning veterans of WWII would
wear German helmets and Iron Crosses when they started their biker gangs, er
clubs. Sort of like war trophies. But I haven't heard about the surfers.
Perhaps its because the Iron Cross represents bravery?
BN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mono_tones_1 [mailto:]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:40 AM
> To:
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: The Iron Cross
>
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> to US-surfers visiting Europe; the iron cross in Europe is nowadays
> worn as a symbol by neonazi's and skinheads... i can imagine TFJ not
> getting friendly reactions. ... actually, even calling it a 'surfers
> cross' might get strange reactions.
>
>
> --- In , dave wronski <stickmandw@y...>
> wrote:
> > For more info:
> awards.com/iron_cross/ironcrossmain.htm
> >
> > -d
> >
> > maui6120w <gretsch6120w@a...> wrote:
> > The Iron cross. When I was a youngster growing up in the Denver
> > Boulder area,The Iron cross ment Surfing and Surf music.Everyone
> had
> > one around their neck.It was really a big deal.Now days you don't
> see
> > Surfers Crosses much.There are a few Surf Bands that use them.It is
> > the main part of our Bands logo.Any one got any surfer cross
> > tales.........................................Maui
> >
> >
