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ZFC1320
Germany, 3rd Reich, Hitler Youth Armband
Sub-collection: Captured FlagsGermany, 3rd Reich, Hitler Youth Armband.
The Hitler Youth was created as the youth organization of the National Socialist German Workers Party, (NSDAP). Founded in 1926 they were originally a part of the Sturmabteilung (SA), the infamous "Brown Shirts." When the NSDAP came to power in 1933, the absorbed all youth organizations in Germany with the exception of those of the Roman Catholic Church. After 1936 membership was obligatory for all German youth who all wore armbands like this example.
ZFC Collectible FLAG
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 8 |
| Length of Fly | 4 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 1.5 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 1.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 1.5 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 3 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
| Comments on Stripes | Middle Stripe : White 0.75" |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Nazi emblem |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Hand |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | cord with clips |
| Method of Attachment | Ties |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1936-1945 |