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Shop's 'Hitler style' war medal provokes row

Families of British soldiers have reacted angrily after a pin badge resembling a war medal worn by Hitler went on sale at River Island, the clothing retailer.

The "military pin", which costs £3.99 at the high street chain, consists of a black cross outlined in silver, decorated with a face in the centre and embellished by two swords.

But the fashion jewellery is said to bear a strong resemblance to the Iron Cross, a military medal awarded to Nazi soldiers in the Second World War....
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)