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Maltese Cross----------------------------------------------------
A symbol deriving from the Knights of ST John of Jerusalem, after they moved to the island of Malta, that has somehow become a symbol of rebellion and occasionally aryan groups as the iron cross.
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Madonna: Please see Religious
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Mexican: (See Hispanic)
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Mammals---------------------------------------------------------
So this is a pretty large area to focus on. Many people choose to get tattoos of our warm blooded cousins, as with any other tattoo received, for many different reasons. Common topics of choice are:
Awareness: Sometimes people get animals tattooed on them which are endangered in order to have something on them to remind them of the fight or in order to have a conversation piece.
Empowerment: Some people believe that by wearing a creature you gain some of it's speed, strength, or whatever the characteristic is that they wish to attain.
Pets: The loss or adoration of a loved pet or it's prints often helps to bring closure or show one's respect or love for the animal.
Respect: Sometimes an animal just blows your mind so much that you need a picture of it on you forever.
Spirit Animal: Association with a given beast and it's attributes are a common reason that someone would get a wolf, bear, or cougar, for examples, tattooed upon them. There are many different personalities and many different creatures that align with those egos.
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Mayan------------------------------------------------------
(Coming Soon)
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Military:-----------------------------------------------------------
Whatever the branch, whatever the rank, most of our soldiers serve with pride. Now some others will get tattoos in honor of those that have served as well. This must be done with respect and in a way that is obviously a memorial or dedication. Bottom line is that if you didn't serve don't get anything outside of a memorial or dedication tattoo, it's just plain disrespectful otherwise.
A soldier's grave is a good memorial piece for either comrades lost in battle or loved ones as well. Arlington Cemetery can drive the gravity of war home as well. The Vietnam Memorial Wall also brings it into a more personal place seeing all of the names rigidly etched into a stone wound. The Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial also represents the struggle to spread freedom and to stand for what you believe in.
There are many different jobs and positions within our military and we by no means can cover all of them in a reasonable amount of time or space. Many times soldiers will get their primary or longest MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) tattooed on them in some way or another (pin or lettering, etc.) If we do not include your specific sub branch please do not be offended.The main branches (along with some of the sub groups) of U.S. Military are as follows:
Airforce--------------------------------------------------------
"Hap" Wings- Representation of V for victory in wing shape with a more stylized futuristic feel to represent the future and the technology involved in making the Air Force great.
Army---------------------------------------------------------------
Challenge Coins/Deployment Coins- These are usually given out to soldiers that do well during deployment by superior officers.
Division Patches- Since the simple star most commonly associated with the Army doesn't have that much flare the majority of Army soldiers will get their division patch tattooed on them.
Coast Guard------------------------------------------------------
Emblem-Crossed anchors with a circle similar to a life preserver.
Marine Corps.----------------------------------------------------
Devil Dog- or Teufel Hunden, the nickname for a Marine. It is said to go back to World War I and actually translates closer to hell hound, but who's really counting?
EGA- The eagle, globe, and anchor of the Marine Corps.
National Guard--------------------------------------------------
The National Guard in recent years has become more than an "at home" force yet their logo represents a time when the Militia was the backbone of the US Army, there is also an Air National Guard.
Navy--------------------------------------------------------------
The Navy uses an eagle, shield, and one or two anchors in it's emblem.
USN- It is more common that Navy sailors will get an anchor with USN incorporated somehow.
Reserves---------------------------------------------------------
The reserves can essentially use whatever emblems that are associated with their branch. In general people do not get too crazy about this since they are still part of the branch and do often deploy these days.
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Movie Celeb: A tattoo that only a diehard adoring fan should get done. The face of the one that really touches you for one reason or another.
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Music--------------------------------------------------------------
Now most of us like or even love music of one type or another. It is rare to find someone that doesn't like music. Some people love music soooo much that they get a staff and/or notes tattooed on them. These can be done in many different styles with many different feels. Objects that they like can be incorporated. Sometimes it is just kept simple with a treble or bass clef.
Some get their favorite instrument or something relating to their favorite style of music put on them. Many musicians will get the instrument that they have always wanted or that they play the most tattooed as well.
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Mythical----------------------------------------------------------
This is a super broad category that a lot of other categories tend to fall into. Wizards, dragons, fairies, etc. are the usual topics of choice. These are in all reality from different cultures, some share stories, others have similar stories, while some are exclusive to that culture.
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