The Valknot is the symbol of Odin. It can be described as three entwined triangles that represent Odin’s nature; it’s the knot around a hanged man’s neck, the nine worlds, the nine days Odin hung, the nine valkyries, the nine parts of the soul, and so forth. To wear a Valknot is to pledge yourself to Odin. It is sometimes known as the knot of death and donning it is not to be taken lightly.
A valknut is a symbol given to the slain men and women who have fallen on battle. It is an honor bestowed to anyone who are going to battle also. It is signify that they have given up their normal lives to another in a possibility with it ending in death.
A symbol for anyone who is prepared to die for someone, something or some cause.
John recieved a valknut before battle.
John was given the valknut for dying for his country