Iron Guard

This artist does not refer to a specific group of named individuals (such as a band or musical group) but rather defines the collective term for a fascist and nationalist movement and political party in Romania from 1927-1941. Originally founded by Corneliu Zelea Codreanu] as "Legion of the Archangel Michael" (Legiunea Arhanghelului Mihail), often also referred to as the "Legionary Movement"(Mişcarea Legionară) or simply the "Legion". The "Iron Guard" (Garda de Fier) was originally a paramilitary branch of the Legion, whose name came to most commonly refer to the entire movement.