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There is another category of tattoos—of rings on the fingers and symbols on the hands—which informs other inmates of the bearer's rank when the bearer is clothed: [22] A cross on the chest can represent a high ranking in the Russian mob. [23] Crosses on knuckles: 'Trips to the zone'. 'I've been in prison three times'. Devil's head: 'Grin'.
In the 1930s, Russian criminal castes began to emerge, such as the Masti (suits) and the Vor v Zakone (rus. Вор в Законе) or Blatnye (authoritative thieves), and with that a tattoo culture to define rank and reputation. Up until World War II, any tattoo could denote a professional criminal, the only exception being tattoos on sailors. [1]
Tattoos on the back of a Dead Man Incorporated gang member. Prison tattooing is the practice of creating and displaying tattoos in a prison environment. Present-day American and Russian prisoners may convey gang membership, code, or hidden meanings for origin or criminal deeds. Lack of proper equipment and sterile environments lead to health ...
Difficulties increased in 1941 when Soviet prisoners of war came in masses, and the first few thousand tattoos were applied to them. This was done with a special stamp with the numbers to be tattooed composed of needles. The tattoo was applied to the upper left part of the breast. In March 1942, the same method was used in Birkenau. [citation ...
The teardrop is one of the most widely recognised prison tattoos [1] and has various meanings. It can signify that the wearer has spent time in prison, [2] [3] or more specifically that the wearer was raped while incarcerated and tattooed by the rapist as a "property" mark and for humiliation, since facial tattoos cannot be concealed. [4] [5 ...
A FBI document obtained by Wikileaks details the symbols and logos used by pedophiles to identify sexual preferences. According to the document members of pedophilic organizations use of ...
The tattoo has different meanings in different cultures—it has been variously interpreted as a fertility symbol, [1] a reminder of sayings on how to treat women or police, [2] a way members of People Nation or Nuestra Familia affiliated gangs identify (People gangs identify with the number 5, while Folk Nation gangs use 6), a recognition ...
The Nazis marked disabled concentration camp inmates with a black triangle. Some UK groups concerned with the rights of disabled people have adopted the symbol in their campaigns. [8] [9] Such groups cite press coverage and government policies, including changes to incapacity benefits and disability living allowance, as the reasons for their ...