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Just my 2cents, The basic concept of the Iron Cross in its many forms, is far older than either of the world wars. But as used in those wars, it was one of the symbols that is still associated with a horrific ideology.
No cute Snoopy cartoon chasing the Red Baron or a nice biker dude sporting it as club emblem erases the feeling that some people get when they see it. You could ignore others feelings and see it as an interesting graphic decoration, but I think you are answering your own question by asking.