This sign was established on the occasion of the 1st National Socialist Reichsyugendtag on October 1 and 2, 1932 in Potsdam by Reichsyugendführer Baldur von Schirach in August or September 1932. The sign was produced or sold for members and spectators from 1932 to 1945. The price was 1 mark. Bronze and silver (silver-plated) badges were allegedly issued. Participants must have silver badges, and spectators must have bronze badges. However, time witnesses also point to exceptions or deviations. From 1935, the badge could be worn on HJ or SA uniforms. In 1932, the Hitler Youth had about 34,000 members. The number of awards or circulations varies from 70,000 to 115,000 pieces. Because of the sale items, the exact number should also be difficult to determine. A well-known manufacturer is F.Hoffstätter from Bonn. It is also possible that other manufacturers produced their brands. The project was originally designed by Adolf Hitler, who painted the badge at the 1932 convention. The project was modified by Baldur von Schirach regarding the inscription. Instead of the Imperial Party Congress, Imperial Youth Day now appears. Hofstetter's badges are worn on the reverse side elevated on the left - GES. RIGHT - F. HOFSTETTER, BONN -. The manufacturer's recognizer can also be mounted horizontally under the needle. Non-ferrous, aluminum, and white metal badges are known.
A massive embossed sign of non-ferrous metal of bronze color in the form of a standing rectangular shield. On the back is a vertical pin applied with plates. Sublimely minted the designation of the manufacturer.
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Obverse: Potsdam sign of 1932
Reverse: 1932 Potsdam sign
Awards of World War II