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Product Description: This is an extremely impressive and very rare chain stitched Hitler Youth diamond insignia. It measures close to 12 inches tall, and could be a stunning centerpiece for a collection of Hitler Youth insignia. This patch depicts the diamond-shaped organizational emblem of the Hitlerjugend, in the red, white and black national colors of the German Reich. This emblem is very meticulously chain stitched using machine embroidery, on what appears to be a rayon backing. The colors remain vibrant and striking. There is very minor typical age toning but no stains or damage. It does not appear that this chain stitched Hitler Youth diamond insignia was ever used, there are no stitch holes or traces of having been affixed to anything. This could have been intended for use on a podium banner. Please note that in the reference photo, this same pattern of chain stitched Hitler Youth diamond insignia is seen mounted on the Glockenspiel carried by the unit leader in the parade.
Historical Description: The first Nazi youth organization was created in Germany in 1922. In 1926, this organization took on the name “Hitlerjugend” (Hitler Youth) and by 1930, it had over 25,000 members. From 1933 to 1945, the Hitler Youth was the only official youth organization in Germany. The Hitler Youth was for boys aged 14 to 18, and also included the “Deutsche Jungvolk” for boys aged 10 to 14, and the “Bund deutsche Mädel” for German girls. This was primarily a paramilitary organization. Members learned military skills such as drill and marching, and were arranged in units with a command structure similar to that of the military. These units were subject to political lectures and other types of indoctrination using Nazi propaganda. By December of 1936, the Hitlerjugend had over 5 million members. During WWII, The Hitler Youth assisted the German postal service and the Reich national railways, among other tasks. By the end of the war, Hitler Youth members were being deployed in combat as anti-aircraft gunners attached as auxiliaries to the Luftwaffe, and as members of the Volkssturm militia units. Hitler Youth personnel had a wide variety of uniforms and headgear, including tan summer uniforms, wool winter uniforms, and specialized clothing for sports competitions or special units. These uniforms were worn with a wide variety of different insignia which designated specific functions and units. Headgear ranged from simple field caps and ski caps, to specialized equipment. Hitler Youth members were also eligible to earn a range of awards. At the end of the war, the Hitlerjugend was disbanded, and later banned by the German criminal code.
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