If and its a big 'if' when Barclays PLC takes over Dutch bank ABN Amro, it may be forced to use another logo and dump the eagle due to 'connotations with German Eagle emblem as adopted the Nazi who occupied Ntherlands (home to ABN Amro) during WWII.'
The Barclays Eagle dates back to the 1700's when the sign was a Black Spread Eagle later tempered down by brand consultants during the 1999 makeover.
The German Eagle is an old symbol used by the Emperors and Kings of the region and became adopted as the Imperial Arms after the German Unification in 1871.
During the Nazi Era, the Swastika was held by the Eagle.
Lets wait and see what will happen.
http:www.barclays.co.uk
http:www.abnamro.com
Info sourced from Reuters
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