<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=121597.msg5332083#msg5332083">Quote from: Ophelia Jaxon on 12-10-2011, 14:23:15</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Like omg. He sure likes his ink doesn't he? Although...tattooos are quite addicting.<br/><br/>Ohhh! Birthday!! *bakes you a cake and Sinnnnnggssss* Happy Birthday *MUAH*<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>;D Thanks for the good tidings!<br/><br/>In the KGB, Tattoos are like badges of honor, most based around the Roman Catholic faith, each means something specific in the organization. Though I'm not certain of the exact meanings, each represents a specific rite of passage. For instance, if I remember correctly, the black spider on the arm represents a murder in the name of the family, while the cherubs, angels or skulls on the collarbones represent ever-lasting brotherhood. Another common theme of KGB tattoos is the 8-point star which represents the life-long commitment to the organization (Generally printed on knees, feet or hands). Here (http://www.michaelhoppengallery.com/files/d99b32b4b4da299086ace53d7d3b44ec.large.jpg) are (http://img.artknowledgenews.com/files2009a/Vasiliev_Untitled_Tatto_Print.jpg) some (http://molnija.eu/wp-content/uploads/custom_upload/Sergei_Vasiliev_Collage.jpg) more (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EEPlIzNkhoA/SoDw20ZMUDI/AAAAAAAAAVo/ENPGu-an2UQ/s400/russian-mafia-tattoos-5.jpg) examples (http://www.fuel-design.com/pix/tattoo_0.jpg) of KGB tats (http://img.artknowledgenews.com/files2009a/Vasiliev_Untitled_Tatto_Print_II.jpg).<br/><br/>It's not dissimilar form Yakuza Tattoos (http://www.tattoodonkey.com/pics/j/a/japanese-yakuza-tattoos-tattoo-ideas-best-art--t-t-tattoodonkey.com.jpg), except that each tat is earned individually like a medal of honor, while Yakuza Back Pieces (http://www.tattoodonkey.com/pics/s/h/shoko-tendo-ryggtavla-i-g-tattoodonkey.com.jpg) are earned all at once upon acceptance into the family.