Lesbians needed a way to identify other lesbians, but without giving themselves away. Most of these symbols came into use because of social demands. We also use the labyris, lambda, and some lesbians will claim the nautical star to indicate to others that they are a homosexual. More than just pink and black triangles are associated with lesbian symbols. But, for the most part, the Romani prisoners were given a brown triangle shaped badge to call their very own. NOTE: On a few occasions, the Romani people-more commonly known as Gypsies-would get labeled as black triangle prisoners in the camps. any others the Nazi party deemed less than human.habitually workshy (lazy or very timid, depending on who you ask).