RANGERS are to investigate a banner which was on display amongst their fans during a game against Hearts on Saturday which contained a Nazi SS symbol.
The Scottish Premiership’s new season kicked off at the weekend as Rangers drew 0-0 with Hearts in Edinburgh, but the match was overshadowed by a flag with the Totenkopf symbol which appeared in the way end.
The Ibrox side launched an investigation into a similar incident of a banner with the same logo during a game against Aberdeen in October last year.
Known as the Death's Head, the symbol depicts a skull and crossbones, and was used by Adolf Hitler's bodyguard unit during the Second World War.
The insignia was also the symbol of the 3rd SS “Totenkopf” Panzer Division, responsible for several war crimes including the murder of millions of people at concentration camps and the 1940 Le Paradis Massacre, where 97 British soldiers from the Royal Norfolk Regiment were murdered after they surrendered.
The words “No surrender” were written across the white cross on the blue flag along with a Rangers badge, 936 the Totenkopf and the words “Expand or perish”.
Rangers have condemned the flag and said an investigation is under way.
A spokesperson for the club said: “We can confirm that we are aware of this matter.
“The club repeats its strong condemnation of the display of such imagery and confirms that an investigation is already underway.”
The symbol is listed by the UK Counter Terror police amongst its guidance for officers monitoring white supremacist and far-right groups.
Hearts have been contacted for comment.
