1937 Hitler Youth Festival Sports Event Badge - Silver Tin, 1 Inch
Title: 1937 Hitler Youth Festival Sports Event Badge - Silver Tin, 1 Inch
Product Description:
This rare and historically significant 1937 Hitler Youth Festival sports event badge is a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Made from silver tin and measuring 1 inch in diameter, the badge is a testament to a dark period in history when the Hitler Youth movement sought to indoctrinate Germany's youth with Nazi ideology through sports events and activities.
Brief History:
The Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) was a paramilitary organization established by the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1920s. It aimed to mold young minds by promoting physical fitness, discipline, and loyalty to the Nazi regime. The 1937 Hitler Youth Festival was one such event, organized to showcase the physical prowess of the young members and further instill Nazi ideology.
Hitler Youth Sports:
At the heart of these festivals were various sports competitions, designed to strengthen the physical abilities of the youth and prepare them for potential military service. Events included track and field, gymnastics, swimming, and team sports like soccer and handball. The 1937 Hitler Youth Festival sports event badge served as a symbol of participation and achievement for those who took part in these events.
This well-preserved badge features an embossed swastika at its center, surrounded by a circular inscription that reads "Hitler-Jugend-Sportfest" (Hitler Youth Sports Festival). The date "1937" is displayed prominently at the bottom. Add this unique and rare piece of history to your collection today.
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