Symbol Type

Racist/Extremist Group

Symbol Description

"Hail The Order" positioned above an axe and a "Bruder Schweigen" crest and banner with the proclamation "Thou Art My Battle Axe and Weapons of War"

Also Known As

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Traditional Use/Origins

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Hate Group/Extremist Organization

The Order (Bruder Schweigen or Silent Brotherhood)

Extremist Meaning or Representation

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Background/History

The Order was a white supremacist terrorist organization, founded by Robert Mathews in 1983, that committed bank robberies, the bombing of a synagogue and the murder of a radio talk-show host. The group lives on through its imprisoned members who continue to propagandize from their cells and influence other members of the white supremacist movement.

Related Information

•  Number Symbol: 14(words)