Nazi memorabilia pulled from Waterloo antique market after complaints

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An antique store in in Waterloo Region that came under scrutiny over a piece of Nazi memorabilia on display and for sale has pulled the item from its shelves.

The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies had previously called for the sale to be stopped and said the uniform has since been pulled and an email apology issued to FSWC.“This morning, St. Jacobs Antiques Market notified us that the Nazi uniform has been pulled and issued an apology.

The St. Jacobs Antiques Market, located at 805 King St. N. in Waterloo on the outskirts of the village of St. Jacobs, faced criticism over an item described as a 1930s Nazi tunic, complete with party pin and armband.on Wednesday afternoon, the owner of the St. Jacobs Antiques Market offered “no comment,” via the store manager.

The manager would not confirm whether an official apology had been issued to anyone or group in particular regarding the matter.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“The store in question has no affiliation with the St. Jacobs Market District or its parent company, Schlegal Urban Developments,” the statement said. “Market Road Antiques, which is owned and operated under the St.

 

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