The German national team has refused to use one of the shirt numbers in the new kit due to associations with the Nazi period in the country’s history, reports Sport Bild. The Bundesteam will not use the number 44 due to the similarity of the font with the symbols of the SS – the so-called security forces of the Third Reich. The technical sponsor of the team, Adidas, has prohibited the number from being applied when purchasing the kit. The renowned sports equipment manufacturer faced criticism when photos of the new German national team kit appeared on the Internet. Fans were allowed to order s…