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Ex-Sailors of the British Royal Navy have a swallow tattoo on both hands above the thumbs as a symbol of a successful voyage.
*my grandad was in the navy (UK) and he has a swallow on his hand in the soft spot near the thumb. he said it was to show speed of fist in a fight.. he also has an anchor on his forearm.. and that is the heavy hitter..
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