Notorious and indicative, this piece of insignia is one of the most associated symbols of Germany during the Second World War. This reproduction Hitler Youth Armband was worn by 8 million members of the Hitler Youth. It is made from red and white cotton and has a white cotton square, mounted onto the red cotton body with the swastika printed on top.
Key Features
Material - Cotton
Meticulous Detail in the stitching and print of this armband.
Red and White backing, iconic to the Hitler Youth.
Notorious and Indicative insignia is a must for any accurate Hitler Youth portrayal.
Maximum circumference is 41cm
Description
The armband is made from a three-piece construction of a black cotton Swastika printed on a white cotton square which in turn is stitched to the red and white cotton body. It has a maximum circumference of 41cm and can be attached/ resized onto the tunic using pins on the reverse side (not included.)
The Hitler Youth was the youth wing of the Nazi party. From 1936 all German children had to join, at its peak it had 8 million members. Activities were similar to the Boy Scouts but with much greater emphasis on military skills, there was also heavy political indoctrination.
This notorious and indicative piece is a must-have for any accurate Nazi portrayal.
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The Swastika comes from the Sanskrit Svastika, which means 'good fortune' or 'well-being.' The symbol appears to have been first used around 7000 years ago. The symbol experienced a resurgence in the 19th century when German archaeologist Heinrich Schlieman discovered the hooked cross in ancient Troy - he connected the symbols to similar shapes found in Germany and speculated that it was a 'significant religious symbol.'
At the beginning of the 20th century, it was widely used in Europe and was a common symbol of good luck. However, in 1920 the Nazi Party formally adopted the swastika as its symbol - becoming associated with the idea of a racially 'pure' state.
Shortly after taking power in 1933, the Swastika replaced the black, red and gold flag of the Weimar Republic. Following Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945, it was banned in many European countries.
