A classic example of the appropriation of medieval imagery by 21st century fascist movements: Old Turkic Runic script as used in the 8th century, repurposed today to reference a fantasized glorious past by the Grey Wolves [Bozkurtlar], a Turkish Turanist nationalist organisation.
HT @Totololito for making me aware of this link, and for the 2 Grey Wolves images above.

And here& #39;s an excellent thread by @MENAsymbolism on the & #39;Bozkurtlar& #39; movement and their symbolism. https://twitter.com/MENAsymbolism/status/1068507886584778752">https://twitter.com/MENAsymbo...
https://twitter.com/byzantinologue/status/1199620468883505157">https://twitter.com/byzantino...
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