So not to go off topic but I do have a question. Is the swastika really banned in Europe to the point of punishment for having one even if it's for historical preservation and collecting?
So not to go off topic but I do have a question. Is the swastika really banned in Europe to the point of punishment for having one even if it's for historical preservation and collecting?
Yet it is PERFECTLY fine to have them on postal stamps and legal tender ( notes and coins ) issued by a banned regime??????by SimonSorenKam
..... I have never understood, nor do that contradiction in terms.
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The Law considering Swastikas isnt that simple, basically no law in germany is simple though.
The owning and displaying of swastikas privately is unproblematic, but any display which makes the swastikas acessible to a broader audience is against the law, thus on all fleamarkets in germany its a common practice the cover the swastika up with little papers.
The import of anything bearing a swastika is forbidden, unless it serves private education, science or art. A collection would count as private education, but you would have to prove it, that should not be that much of a problem, but way too much uneccesary effort.
I have read though that the coustoms officers can often be reasoned with, and the unecessary effort can be evaded, but thats a thing of luck i assume.
I have always understood that the law regarding the swastika was designed to target Neo-Nazis and other right wing idiots so as long as you are not one of those or a "Wannabe" it should be fairly easy to satisfy Herr Zoll! Either way please keep us up to date. Nice helmet by the wayThe Law considering Swastikas isnt that simple, basically no law in germany is simple though.
The owning and displaying of swastikas privately is unproblematic, but any display which makes the swastikas acessible to a broader audience is against the law, thus on all fleamarkets in germany its a common practice the cover the swastika up with little papers.
The import of anything bearing a swastika is forbidden, unless it serves private education, science or art. A collection would count as private education, but you would have to prove it, that should not be that much of a problem, but way too much uneccesary effort.
I have read though that the coustoms officers can often be reasoned with, and the unecessary effort can be evaded, but thats a thing of luck i assume.
Regards
Mark
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This is a cracking helmet Adravor - i really like it. Classic SE vents.
Really nice wear. I think you have scored a good one here.
nick
Yes! I cant await its arrival, back in Germany after all these decades...
It finally arrived and it was definitely worth the wait. Might be my favorite helmet so far. The helmet and the leather of the liner really feel as if they where captured yesterday - which makes me confused on how it got damaged like this.
In general I love the helmet and especially the name. Definitly my buy of the year.
(Another great example how different helmets can look in different lights)
Here it is with my NS 64 M35 and my ET 62. i think they look great together.
A very nice lefty! Congratulations.That’s a very nice collection you’re building there Adravo.
Yes, I really like the named helmets too! I just feel a little more connection to the original owner and they are a little bit more interesting.
Andy
Another example of how different these luft helmets can look depending on the light source.
Quite light shade blue in the original photos and darker here.
Still a great helmet either way.
nick
Very nice trio
Bill
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