[Wolfshook]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>It’s a German award and should only be used in a historic manner. An active use is some kind of disrespect of those who fought against it. Believe me. The feelings are still there.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The feelings are still there for those German soldiers who are treated like monsters, for being soldiers, and doing their duty. Was it up to them to start the war? Is is shameful for them to show their medals, if they are de-nazified?

They do have de-nazified versions of medals given to German soldiers in WW2. German veterans, living in Germany, can wear such medals, out on the streets, if they like, as long as they are de-nazified.

De-nazified medals remove the swastika, and sometimes put the cross in it's place.

I think your statement demeans those who fought for Germany, and won those medals, who had nothing to do with the political aspect of the war. Those brave men, just like the Allies, fought, and for their valor, received awards.

I think de-nazified medals show the German warrior's honor and bravery, and are not a disgrace. I think German soldiers shouldn't be all classified as a disgrace, either. I'm not saying you do, this is just a general statement about how most people think of the German soldier, in WW2.

These are just my opinions, though, and I hope you respect my opinion. I do understand your feelings, Ragnar, and I totally understand you viewpoint.

Later,

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34. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division Landstorm Nederland

"Meine Ehre heißt Treue"

[This message has been edited by Wolfshook (edited June 20, 2001).]