Balkenkreuz
thumb|right|upright=2.5|Various WWII styles of the Balkenkreuz; also see Luftwaffe for official specification versions
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thumb|right|upright=2.5|Various WWII styles of the Balkenkreuz; also see Luftwaffe for official specification versions
The Balkenkreuz () is a straight-armed cross that was first introduced in 1916–1918 and later became the emblem of the Wehrmacht (German Armed Forces) and its branches from 1935 until the end of World War II. It was used by the Wehrmacht Heer (Army), Luftwaffe (Air Force), and Kriegsmarine (Navy).