For an upcoming convention, I was thinking about dressing up as a WWII German soldier.
The con doesn't necessarily forbid the wearing of swastikas, but one of the people who worked there as a volunteer told me that the con wouldn't be responsible if people attacked me as a result of it. Wasn't sure if he was joking or not, but I think I'll take my chances regardless.
Anyways, I will be commuting to and from the convention hall via mass transit. The only swastika I'll be wearing is the national emblem of Nazi Germany, which is usually stitched above the right breast pocket. For reference, here's a picture of an M36 tunic with the swastika on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bakałarzewo_-_poniemiecki_bunkier_-_niemiecki_mundur.jpg
I don't know if it might not be a bad idea to wear a swastika decal on my Stahlhelm either, but I just want to see what people think of this.
Would I get beaten up by a bunch of anti-skinheads or anti-racist activists on my way home?
I live in Boston, by the way, and the convention in question is the PAX East.