Ships of War

True, but I suppose maybe from a Jewish and other targeted group's perspective, they would want to forget it. BTW I am totally with you on that aspect of acknowledging these things happened. I am only offering a possibility of as to why people might feel this way. 

Nice!!!

I thought I saw these advertised on Foxtel a few days ago, took one look at the wife, she said "don't even think about it"...muahahaha! Kill-joy.

G'day to Flak, how are ya mate?

I don't think it's a matter of Germany not acknowledging or pretending the Nazis didn't exist nor the actions of WW2 never happened.

If I remember correctly, Germany was having trouble with neo Nazis in the 80's and this was a measure to help stamp it out.

I would bet large sums of money that Germany is entirely aware and conscious of the past

All good points. Long story short Striker will be getting a cool Bismarck!

Well, I have personal knowledge that it is not permitted. I was in the business of shipping models to Germany and other nations. I can personally attest to the fact, regardless of our mutually agreed opinion, the Bismarck with a swastika will not be permitted in Germany on a model. It is not considered art, rather it is considered a toy. As the saying goes, the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys. 

Finally, regarding the banning of the swastika, legislation against these things doesn't work. It is nothing more than an Orwellian attempt at mind control. You can't control or tell people how or what to think.The neo-nazis are doing just fine, as is the KKK. Regardless of good intentions, any law that attempts to legislate thought, including hate, it will not work.