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This is a 1937 Hitler Youth donation lapel pin. "Hitler Youth" was initially an organization formed to groom teenagers as anti-Semites, but during the War the Youths became fair game to restore depleted military manpower. The pin shows a diamond with a swastika at its center and an eagle at the top.
VINTAGE:Circa 1937.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:White metal.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:HILLENBRAND & BROER LUDENSCHEID.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX11 LCIX2/11 SCIX5/12
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The pin has some small spots of light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.