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This is a piece of beadwork, possibly Native American in origin. However, it is certainly not from Nazi Germany, although it was acquired with a small collection of WWII documents and artifacts. What it could be is, as previously mentioned, a piece of Native American beadwork. One reason for this belief would be the fact that many Native American cultures and tribes are known for their beadwork and another would be the presence of a swastika. The swastika was popular among some Native tribes along with other cultures around the globe.

The swastika originated in India from the Sanskrit word svastika which means "being fortunate." The symbol originally meant "good luck" and could be found on a variety of things including architecture, postcards, and even household items. It wasn't until the Nazis took use of it in the 1920s after the formation of the NSDAP (Nazi) party and it became a well-known symbol of the national socialistic ideology. To this day, the symbol's reputation has been tainted due to the atrocities the Nazi party committed and it may be a long time until this once positive symbol regains its "good luck" status. Although the symbol is still popular in Asia and can be found implemented in various religious buildings.