Scots auction house to boycott Nazi memorabilia after backlash over sale

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A Scots auction house has said it will no longer include Nazi and SS artefacts in future auctions after holding a sale featuring such items.

Several artefacts from the Third Reich went under the hammer in the militaria auction in Glasgow on Wednesday.They included a 1939 Iron Cross medal and a 1933 badge featuring the swastika, which together sold for a hammer price of £300, and Nazi bunting, also emblazoned with the swastika, which sold for £50.A Third Reich Luftwaffe dress dagger sold at McTear's for £220 while items linked to high profile Nazi Hermann Goering were also included in the sale.McTear’s said it fully understands the "sensitivity" around the sale of such items and will no longer include them in future sales, adding that it will receive no income in fees from the Third Reich related artefacts sold on Wednesday.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. While it is not illegal to sell Nazi memorabilia in the UK, sales of such items have been controversial.