Marine – HJ/DJ Rank Insignia

Product Description:  1938 pattern, revised sleeve rank insignia consists of a roughly 60mm diameter navy blue wool base with a machine embroidered rank chevron and pip in silvery/grey threads to the center. The reverse of the insignia has a protective black oilcloth backing. The insignia signifies the ranks of Marine-HJ Oberkameradschaftsführer, and DJ-Oberjungenschaftsführer.

Historical Description: The 1938 pattern revised sleeve rank insignia was part of the Nazi youth uniform standardization introduced to emphasize the hierarchical structure within the Hitlerjugend (HJ) and Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ). The insignia denotes the rank of Scharführer for the Marine-HJ and Jungzugführer for the DJ. These ranks were responsible for leading small groups of youth in various activities, especially within the marine and youth divisions. The dual pips and navy wool base signify their leadership role, while the oilcloth backing ensures the insignia’s longevity. Items like this exemplify the discipline and structure integral to Nazi youth organizations, with strict regulations set by the Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM).

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