German Awards - BDM Performance Mark (Bronze)

The German Girls' Union (Bund Deutscher Mäddel) is a youth organization of women's youth in National Socialism. The girls were organised into PMUs between the ages of 13 and 18. Prior to this, the girls were in JM (Jungmädelbund) from 10 to 13 years old. BDM was the female counterpart to HJ (Hitler Youth) for young men. The origins of BDM date back to 1923, when girls in the NSDAP merged into women's unions. In June 1930, they were united under the name Union of German Girls. In 1931, BDM was incorporated into HJ. On June 17, 1933, all other youth organizations were banned or equated with them. In 1936, on December 1, the Hitler Youth Act made membership mandatory. The structures were similar to HJ. The leadership of BDM and JM was subordinate to the imperial referent. It was Trude Mor from 1930 to 1937 and Jutta Rüdiger from 1937 to 1945. The goal of the Union was the physical, home and ideological education of women's youth in the spirit of National Socialist ideology.
As with the HJ achievement badge, girls should be taught exercise and indoctrination to promote health and spirit in order to create a sustainable sex. The ratio was 2/3 fitness and 1/3 mental fitness. To get the badge, it was necessary to pass exams, such as some physical exercises, hiking (on the map) and first aid. The award was to be bronze and silver in 2 stages, with the bronze level being a prerequisite for a silver award.
However, the awarding of silver has not been proven. Modern originals exist. Since the fall of 1934, it was only a sign of the execution of the paper machine without classification. Checks and receipts that were checked in were recorded in the service entry book. The number of awards is about 120,000 pieces.

Rectangular, openwork working badge made of polished brass. Behind is a red, white, red, long-striped ribbon. Back side with tin stripe. A horizontal pin is attached to it. Stamping the manufacturer and number, as well as the RZM sign.

Front side:

In
• rectangular frame openwork letters - B - D - M -.
• Behind is a solid ribbon. The tape extends beyond the side edges.

Downside:

• Above the needle is a round RZM sign and manufacturer M 1/15.
• For Hoffstetter, Bonn. Under the needle, the award number here is 70801 -.