Anybody knows this badge?

**ludovit1** · 09-22-2012, 08:09 PM

Hi, I have this "unique" badge - swastika inside of crescent moon... Any idea on its origins or any info? Asked a dealer, who said that he's never seen anything like it.
Your help is greatly appreciated.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 09-22-2012 08:09 PM

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 09-22-2012, 08:11 PM

Not Nazi: but a good luck charm broach.

Cheers, Ade.

**WarCollector2019** · 09-22-2012, 08:12 PM

I am thinking that it could just be a good luck brooch as the swastika is the symbol of good luck. The swastika seems to be surrounded by a horse shoe which is also a symbol of good luck. So I don't think it has anything to do with the Third Reich era.
Thanks, Glen.

Beat me to it Ade.

**Adrian** · 09-22-2012, 08:14 PM

That makes two of us, I've never seen one before either. I'm not sure it's a moon, looking at the crescent shape the details are like a horseshoe which means the badge would be worn with the open side uppermost.

I believe it to be a good luck/religious token and nothing to do with the Third Reich.

Beat me to it Ade and Glen!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 09-22-2012, 08:17 PM

**daniel1234** · 09-22-2012, 08:21 PM

I think it may have something to do with the hindu religon. It could possibly be work in a faith sense as i think the swastika symbol of peace for hindus.

**diver99** · 09-22-2012, 08:35 PM

It looks like gold? Probably 1910's-20's, if not hallmarked, Indian

**ludovit1** · 09-22-2012, 08:54 PM

Thanks guys, greatly appreciated. It's not gold, for sure; I wish it was... Not sold on the idea of a horseshoe, but would make sense if it's from India as a good luck brooch.
I bet if I'd show it to anybody, no one would associate it with good luck; everyone would say it's Nazi (except you).
Thanks again.