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Theft of Auschwitz Birkenau Arbeit Macht Frei iron sign tradition of theft in Neo Nazi antique world

Parte de la exposición de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, en el museo de Colchagua en Santa Cruz
Parte de la exposición de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, en el museo de Colchagua en Santa Cruz
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Ernst Udet, a famous WWI ace and Luftwaffe General during WWII commited suicide in 1941, supposedly with a pearl handled Luger pistol. Could this be the same weapon?

Anyone who deals in antiques keeps German Militaria under lock and key.  It is the most commonly stolen category in antique shops world wide.  Even more popular than gold or silver.

What will the Auschwitz Birkenau Arbeit Macht Frei iron sign fetch from the right collector? 

It can't be sold on Ebay.   They have an offensive material policy.

Nazi and Nazi-related

We recognize the historical significance of World War II and that there are many militaria collectors around the world. We allow some related historical items, but ban others, particularly those that amount to Nazi propaganda.

Even this site is not discreet enough.   Adolf Hitler's Propaganda Posters and other WWII Memorabilia

Would someone dare to post the item on this board?  Valuation of Nazi memorabilia - pins, badges, etc. - Germany

Nazi Memorabilia (Controversial Sales and Auctions)

Police: Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign stolen - Naruto Forums

It is hard to imagine that some poor idiot would steal it for scrap value.  If the police expect the world to believe that one - then they are persons of interest!

The Chelmno Extermination Camp

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  • justsayin 2 years ago
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    given recent jewish history, maybe the nazis could be criticised for not doin enough

  • Big Jim 2 years ago
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    Mmmm nice pistol, I hope that comes up on Ebay soon.

  • ude 2 years ago
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    justsayin: "given recent jewish history, maybe the nazis could be criticised for not doin enough"

    +1

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