Hitlerjugend Shoulder Boards (Pair) – Bann 564 (Complete with Slip-Ons)
Original matching pair of Hitlerjugend (HJ) shoulder boards for Bann 564.
Complete with slip-on attachments. The pair remains in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear consistent with period items (see images for details).
A solid and authentic set of HJ insignia, clearly identifiable to a specific Bann unit, making it a desirable piece for collectors of youth organization material and German WWII uniforms.
€125,00
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Details
| Country | Germany (Third Reich) |
|---|---|
| Conflict | World War II |
Statement
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Historical Description
The Hitlerjugend served as the official youth organization in Nazi Germany, designed to indoctrinate and train young people along ideological and paramilitary lines. By the late 1930s, membership had become effectively mandatory for German youth.
The organization was structured territorially into units known as Banne (singular: Bann), each assigned a number—such as Bann 564—which corresponded to a specific geographic region. Uniform insignia, including shoulder boards, reflected these unit affiliations and formed part of a standardized system of rank and identification.
HJ shoulder boards were worn on the uniform to denote both rank and Bann membership, contributing to the highly organized and hierarchical nature of the movement.
Today, original HJ insignia tied to identifiable units are valued as tangible artifacts of the organizational structure and visual identity of youth formations in WWII Germany.
