A straight-armed [[cross]] that was the emblem of the [i][[Wehrmacht]][/i] and its branches, the [i]Heer[/i] (army), the [i][[Kriegsmarine]][/i] (navy), and the [i][[Luftwaffe]][/i] (air force), during [[World War II]]. Often appearing on [[military vehicle]]s.
In many video games, this symbol often replace the [[swastika]] due to certain [[censored symbol|censorship]] laws.

The [i]Balkenkreuz[/b] appears to be a thick black cross with arms of equal length, surrounded with white outline.

Not to be confused with the [[Iron Cross]], that has curved arms.

h4. See also
* [[invasion stripes]]
* [[roundel]]
* [[Tag Group:Symbols]]
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