HJ Hitler Youth 2/768 Large Flag 43″ x 68″

Product Description:  An early and well-preserved example of a HJ Hitler Youth 2/768 Large Flag 43″ x 68″, marked to Jungmädelgruppe 2 of Jungmädeluntergau 768, dating from the post-1936 period. Constructed of fine red cloth, this large flag features the distinctive later Hitler Youth diamond emblem with unit numerals executed in the earlier chain-stitched method, characteristic of the early organization period before standardization of machine embroidery.

The flag remains in excellent condition, with some discoloration and typical signs of age and wear. Flag has had cloth straps added at some point for hanging.  The hoist side seams were altered to add these straps.  Cloth straps show age and tearing and some are mounted with staples. Flag measures approximately 68 inches in length and 43 inches in height, this HJ Hitler Youth 2/768 Large Flag 43″ x 68″ represents a nice example of pre-war youth organization insignia, notable for its craftsmanship and historical context.

Historical Description:  During the Third Reich and WWII, a wide variety of flags and pennants were used on German cars and vehicles. In the military, vehicle flags and pennants were used to indicate branch or rank, or specific command roles. The various civilian organizations also had vehicle flags and pennants for members of their organization or to denote the vehicles of officers, leaders or people in specific roles. Even political leaders had their own flags which were often rank specific. Some of the flags, especially military ones, were simply printed, and some were machine woven or stitched, while the flags for political leaders and the highest ranking military personnel were more decorative and often elaborately hand embroidered in bullion wire. Some vehicle flags were mass produced, including simple national flag type swastika emblem pennants that could have been bought by any patriotic supporter. Others were unique. These flags were attractive souvenirs for GI troops at the end of the war, and are eagerly collected today.

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