Consistently considered an ideological foe of Nazism in their world perception (Weltauffassung), Freemasonic Concentration Camp inmates were graded as Political prisoners, and wore an inverted (point down) red triangle. [12]
The number of Freemasons from Nazi occupied countries who were killed is not accurately known, [13] but it is estimated that between 80,000 and 200,000 Freemasons perished under the Nazi regime. [14] The Government of the United Kingdom established Holocaust Memorial Day [13] to recognise all groups who were targets of the Nazi regime, and counter Holocaust denial. Freemasons are listed as being among those who were targeted.
The number of Freemasons from Nazi occupied countries who were killed is not accurately known, [13] but it is estimated that between 80,000 and 200,000 Freemasons perished under the Nazi regime. [14] The Government of the United Kingdom established Holocaust Memorial Day [13] to recognise all groups who were targets of the Nazi regime, and counter Holocaust denial. Freemasons are listed as being among those who were targeted.