| 7086 |  | DJ-DEUTSCHE JUNGVOLK - German Youth buckle, precedes RZM, is unmarked, very much resembles the Aßmann buckle measuring 38 x 53mm as shown on page 258, 27(1).16, "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, by John. R. Angolia, ISBN No. 912138-77-7, Copyrighted 1st Edition 2001 by John Angolia. Item is of nickel alloy polish with one "S" rune finished with a copperish metal lightly worn on the upper/lower corners from polishing. The rune measures 6x29mm. In near mint condition. Appears unissued. | $270.00 | | 48 |  | DEUTSCHE JUGEND SCHIESSEAUSZEICHNUNG - German Youth shooting badge, 22mm, enameled in black, vaulted, with the Sigrune being used as its trademark or logo. The most simple way to identify with the DJ is the Cub Scouts. Although the DJ were more focused on survival training, marksmanship training, wearing of the uniform often. They often were trained by the S.A. in its infancy and later were combined with the HJ. This badge is in outstanding condition. | $135.00 | | 12 |  | HITLER JUGEND SCHIEßABZEICHEN für SCHARFSSCHUTZKLASSE- HJ Sharpshooter's badge is denoted from the Marksmanship badge by a 2mm silver wreath surrounding a multi-metal ringed target filled in black enamel with crossed rifles also in silver. This badge is RZM marked on the reverse M1/63 maker STEINHAUER & LÜCK, LÜDENSHEID. With very light wear, this badge approaches near mint condition. | $175.00 | | 579 |  | NATIONALSOZIALISTISCHER DEUTSCHER STUDENTENBUND (NSDStB) - National Socialists German Student Organisation, enameled in black, white and red surrounding a silvered frame measuring 10.45mm width x 16.50mm height. The stickpin is knurled, 50mm long, RZM marked with maker M1/52. The top of the stick-pin reveals a round disc and a recessed circle at the reverse side to the badge. A superior engineered articulation. Mint Condition. | $110.00 | | 359 |  |  DEUTSCHE JUGEND VERSILBERTE ANSTECKNADEL - German Youth or better known in America as the Cub Scouts, this is a 28mm magnetic badge, pin-backed, unmarked, diamonded shaped likened to the Hitler Youth badge, but with a single "S" rune, the affiliated symbol which identifies with the Deutsche Jugend. This was the third transitional badge before the HJ and DJ introduced the diamond shaped red & white enamel badge in 1933. Badge condition is outstanding. A necessary addition to any Hitler Youth enthusiast. | $35.00 | | 264 |  | DEUTSCHE JUGEND MITGLIEDSABZEICHEN - German Youth Membership Badge, an early variation well known to HJ enthusiasts. Made from black enamel, red enamel with under-pebbling, and a copper metal core. Silvering is completely worn or may have been made in this fashion deliberately, nonetheless bears a copper swastika facsimile. Note the different letter fonts and difference in the thickness and width of the "S" rune. Over-sized pin-back with the safety catch extending beyond the oval 21.90mm roundel. The reverse says "Ges. Gesch" in raised lettering. No other marking is noted. Because the face of the badge is absent of any scratches, one explanation might be from thumb rubbing. . .like a good luck charm or pocket piece over the decades. | $59.00 | | 6045 |  | DJ LEISTUNGSABZEICHEN - German Youth Proficiency Badge, created a special grade from iron in September 1935, in the form of a sigrune, or Runic S, the silver award became available at age 12, until then, a black iron award was available for the 10 year old youth. What is unique about this award is it is stamped with two serial numbers; the core material of this badge is buntmetall or tombak, a more commonly known metal core, although both mean the same, "coloured metal" such as copper, bronze, brass and a myriad of white metal alloys as well. By the end of 1943 when records were still very accurate, 152,000 had been awarded to German nationals, and 217,093 were awarded to foreigners. The two serial numbers can plainly be seen on the reverse, but are 195,607 & 787994. The first "7" is an over stamp with a partial over stamp on the second number "8". The RZM and maker's number are stamped at the end of the badge, so small, it took a #10 loop in the daylight to make it out as RZM M1/35, WACHTLER & LANGE, MITTWEIDA; IMHO this badge should never have passed RZM quality control for it's irregularities. Genuine, nonetheless. Any additional information on this one is always appreciated, as both numbers exceed the amount of badges awarded when this award was discontinued in 1944. The above information is credited to David Littlejohn and just above, Col. John Angolia. | $150.00 | | 4795 |  | DJ - NONMAGNETIC GOLDEN TRUMPET - 18x33mm, a white Sigrune hanging from a black flag with a white thread to attach it to a lapel pocket. Light wear to a painted finish. | $25.00 | | 126 |  | JUNGBANN TREFFEN PEINE - A German Youth event held in Peine in May, 1934. Dimensions are 42x27.5mm, die stamped with thin sheet copper or tombak and finished with German silver. This item is pin-backed and may show an old and neat repair. Item is unmarked and quite pristine. | $58.00 | 8110 |  | DJH - HELFT DEN DEUTSCHEN JUGEND HERBERGEN - Help the German Youth Hostels, 25x35mm, bronze colour, stamped, pin-backed. Excellent condition. | $39.00 | 8788 |  | OPFERTAG-FÜR DIE DEUTSCHEN JUGEND HERBERGEN - Youth Hostel Pin bronze coloured on tin, pin-backed. 25x35mm. | $45.00 | | 2633 |  | MOTOR - HJ- PRÜFUNGSABZEICHEN - MOTOR QUALIFICATION BADGE, Class A entry level, available to Hitler Youth beginning age 15. Advancement from age 16 was taught by the NSKK, (National Socialist Kraftfahrkorps). A B & C qualification badge looked different by a golden thread wheel on pink background. Reverse holds an RZM label completely attached. In Excellent Condition. 2+ | $59.00 | 4796 |  | DJ - LEISTUNGSABZEICHEN STOFFAUSFÜHRUNG - Uncut, 75x100mm, 95x70mm award dimensions, RZM sticker attached to the reverse. In Unworn Condition. Hard to Find. | $98.00 | | 31195 |  | DJ EARLY SLEEVE RANKS - Deutsche Jugend, for youngsters not eligible to enter into the HJ due to age, 1st rank form, "Hordenführer" , the lowest rank, in Unworn Condition. RZM tag attached to the reverse. MINT! | $41.00 | | 31196 |  | DJ EARLY SLEEVE RANKS - Deutsche Jugend, for youngsters not eligible to enter into the HJ due to age, 2nd rank form, "Oberhordenführer" , the next lowest rank, in Unworn Condition. RZM tag attached to the reverse. MINT! | $41.00 | | 6035 |  | DJ RANK INSIGNIA, OBERBANN 1, First insignia of DJ rank insignia from 1933-1936, lowest non-commissioned rank, worn on the left sleeve. The colour of the circle also indicated the unit the DJ was assigned to. Ranks of the Oberbann were recognised by the colour of the circle, beginning with Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black, and White. This sleeve rank was sewn to the standard brown shirt embroidered on brown back cloth and RZM marked with a paper tag and glued to the reverse. This item is unworn marked RZM A4427. Stone mint! | $54.00 |
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