"Hitler Youth pin?" Topic
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| GROSSMAN | 04 Jun 2013 1:10 p.m. PST |
I friend gave me this for watching his dogs, he said it was a Hitler youth pin, anyone care to confirm or deny this?
It is about the size of a nickle, with 1938 date on the front. Thanks, link |
| johnnytodd | 04 Jun 2013 1:38 p.m. PST |
I believe what you have is called a "tinnie" – a badge which commemorated some local event – in this case its a Hitler Youth sporting event in 1938 |
| GROSSMAN | 04 Jun 2013 1:44 p.m. PST |
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79thPA  | 04 Jun 2013 2:23 p.m. PST |
@Grossman: The answer is yes and no. The HY insignia was the diamond and swastika design in the middle of the badge. The scroll and national eagle are embellishments. |
| Rudi the german | 05 Jun 2013 2:16 a.m. PST |
It is definitely a HJ "pin". Not a medal or the official membership sign.
I think it is the HJ participation pin for their annual meeting in 36. It is worth between 50-100 euro. Greetings |
| vonkluge | 05 Jun 2013 1:06 p.m. PST |
Being a 30 year collector and dealer in this type of stuff it is indeed a commemorative "tinnie" and would have been for sale or given out for participation in the "HJ" event. This was very much like our boy scouts but with a militaristic German twist. These are very common and since not directly connected to the Military awards or Official "HJ" medals it is not real valuable, $50 USD US or so. Some of my stuff HistoricalHobbies.com/ebay/ROOM1.jpg HistoricalHobbies.com/ebay/TopShelfLeftSmall.jpg |
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