1. Peace Sign Tattoos Their Meaning In A Modern World
Arising in the 1960s the peace sign symbolized passivity, world peace in general, a peaceful outlook and
more specifically peace in Vietnam. As more and more people have chosen to show their leanings with
tattoos, today peace sign tattoos stand for much more.
You will be hard pressed to find a symbol more recognized than the peace symbol. It was designed on
February 21, 1958, by Gerald Holtom, who was an artist in Britain. It was first used for the Campaign for
Nuclear Disarmament (CND). Many do not know that he used naval semaphores as the basis for his design.
(The semaphore is a signaling system where flags are held in each hand in different positions. Each position
of the arms and hands indicate a different letter or number. The two letters N for Nuclear and D for
Disarmament were used in the symbol to represent peace. The N is formed by holding two flags down in an
upside down V, and the letter D is formed by holding one flag pointed straight up and the other pointed
straight down. It was first used in 1958 during a Easter weekend anti-nuclear march.
A peace symbol tattoo can stand for many things including serenity, harmony, tranquility, freedom,
non-violence, silence, calmness, hope, victory, pacifism, respect, justice and goodwill. For some it
represents art. For others it is simply another popular tattoo choice, like cross tattoos or star tattoos. As
such artful designs they may not mean anything on a grander scale to most. Like heart tattoos that say
Mom and the like, they can merely be iconic tattoos for those who only want to get inked.
But for others, in fact, for most, their tattoo designs are very personal.
Peace sign tattoos have a broader scope of typical meanings than the peace sign jewelry, clothing and
necklace designs so frequently marketed by the man (corporate America).
Though we don tend to acknowledge our troops as we did in WWI and WWII, our young men and
women are still serving in the armed forces overseas. Tattoos are a way for them to announce their views in
a more permanent fashion, either commemorating those who died in service, or their desire for peaceful
times and to be home.
The GLBT community are partial to rainbow peace sign designs. Presumably because it symbolizes peace for
their community.
For others it represents, oddly enough, a rebellion of sorts, and as such, the opposite of peace. Those who
still espouse the drug scene, the rebellious music popularized in the 60s and the counter culture mentality.
It can stand for peace with oneself or with one family, as well as larger organizations; all derivations on
the original hippie meaning.
Peace signs can be found most anywhere on the body. Some of the most popular include peace sign tattoos

2. on feet, arms, shoulders and the hip. For some reason foot tattoos are very popular. I suppose it is because
the peace symbols fit so well near or on the ankle.
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