HJ Membership Pin – M1/6 Karl Hensler

Product Description:  A well-preserved example of the enameled HJ Membership Pin – M1/6 Karl Hensler, featuring the iconic diamond-shaped insignia of the Hitler Youth with central black swastika motif. The red and white enamel retains excellent color and translucency, the red allowing subtle visibility of the finely pebbled metal surface beneath—typical of original production. Minor spidering and surface scratches are visible under magnification but do not detract from overall presentation.

The reverse exhibits attractive, even toning to the original finish and is clearly stamped with the Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia, along with the maker’s code M1/6, denoting manufacture by the noted firm Karl Hensler, a recognized producer of party badges and insignia during the period.

The steel pin remains fully functional and is securely mounted via an oval catch plate, with no signs of repair or alteration.

An excellent and representative example of the HJ Membership Pin – M1/6 Karl Hensler, notable for its strong condition, original finish, and desirable maker attribution.

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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