WWII Flak Artillery man

[Fbminis]

As far as I know it's actually illegal to display a swastika in Germany, it's the law and I won't contest it, although I have my own opinions about it.

History will prove if they are right or wrong doing so.

[Paul]

As far as I know it's actually illegal to display a swastika in Germany, it's the law

It is, even if some of the brain dead who honour this symbol get it back to front sometimes.

[MABO]

History will prove if they are right or wrong doing so.

I maybe misunderstood you, but there is nothing to proof - it is absolutly right, that this symbol is forbidden here.

But I know from a holiday in England that it seems difficult sometimes to understand the German point of view. Some Englishmen told me that they think it is simply a part of our history. I think it is not and I think this should not be seen so anywhere in the world. So you might have your opinions about it but i completely disagree.

[Paul]

Strafgesetzbuch § 86a

http://dejure.org/gesetze/StGB/86a.html


The German (and Austrian) postwar criminal code makes the public showing of the Hakenkreuz (the swastika) and other N**i symbols illegal and punishable, except for scholarly reasons. It is even censored from the lithographs on boxes of model kits, and the decals that come in the box. Some modellers would prefer to stencil on the swastika, or perhaps buy separate decals if possible. It is also censored from the reprints of 1930s railway timetables published by the Reichsbahn. The eagle remains, but appears to be holding a solid black circle between its talons. The swastikas on Hindu and Jain temples are exempt, as religious symbols cannot be banned in Germany.

@Mabo As a "Britte" living in Germany (for many years now) I fully understand the majority of the German populations sentiments about this "emblem". Weg damit!!

[Fbminis]

I maybe misunderstood you

Just to clear it up, by saying "History will prove if they are right or wrong doing so", I meant:

When we look back 40 or 50 years from now, we'll see if forbidding a symbol was the right way to deal with the past and if that was the right way to teach the children about the horrors perpetrated by the N**i regime.

Note: Yes, I'm aware of how german and austrian kids learn WWII in school and about their trips to camps like Mauthausen.

From my part, everything has been said, I will not continue to discuss this issue here.

I will only participate again if there are any comments or questions about my model.

Cheers,

Francisco

[WW2 Collector]

It is an old topic, but I just want to say wow ! I love this WW2 scene and the shell size is really impressive.

[Fbminis]

Thank you for taking the time to leave a message, I really appreciate it!