HJ-Gebiets-Jugendtag Düsseldorf Schill-Schlageter Badge, May 28, 1933
An early regional Hitlerjugend youth rally badge issued for the HJ-Gebiets-Jugendtag held in Düsseldorf on May 28, 1933. The event was dedicated to two "martyrs" of the National Socialist movement—Albert Leo Schlageter and Ferdinand von Schill. The badge design features a sword crossed with oak leaves, surrounded by the inscription HJ-Gebiets-Jugendtag Düsseldorf 28.5.1933, with Schill-Schlageter engraved below. Such badges were intended to reinforce political indoctrination, emphasizing the cult of fallen heroes. Classified as a commemorative badge (Erinnerungszeichen), it was awarded to participants of the parade and festivities. Made of aluminum or aluminum-based alloy, often with factory patina.
good condition
HJ-Gebiets-Jugendtag Düsseldorf Schill-Schlageter Badge, May 28, 1933
An early regional Hitlerjugend youth rally badge issued for the HJ-Gebiets-Jugendtag held in Düsseldorf on May 28, 1933. The event was dedicated to two "martyrs" of the National Socialist movement—Albert Leo Schlageter and Ferdinand von Schill. The badge design features a sword crossed with oak leaves, surrounded by the inscription HJ-Gebiets-Jugendtag Düsseldorf 28.5.1933, with Schill-Schlageter engraved below. Such badges were intended to reinforce political indoctrination, emphasizing the cult of fallen heroes. Classified as a commemorative badge (Erinnerungszeichen), it was awarded to participants of the parade and festivities. Made of aluminum or aluminum-based alloy, often with factory patina.
good condition