I bought a Hitler Youth armband from a collector in Illinois last Tuesday and just got it in the mail today. It seems to have seen a lot of action. It is ripped in many places and there is no RZM tag. I haven't been able to find much about its history except that the collector got it from another collector who passed away a few years ago. I was just wondering if you guys could help me somehow get a general idea of where it might have come from. I think that it must have been worn during the closing days of World War II. Which army groups of Hitler Youth would have worn the armband? I've noticed in a lot of Hitler Youth army photos that most just wore the regular army uniform while those who do have the armband wore a dark blue HJ uniform with it. Any information would be much appreciated! Thanks! I would post pics of the armband but the forum right now it currently not letting me post any pictures.
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Hello and welcome to the forum, i think as they say a picture speaks a thousand words, i recommend you becoming a paid up member, its the best $25 you will ever spend and you can post pictures
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Unfortunately, There Is No Way To Identify Where Your Armband Was Worn. Was The Damage Caused During Or Post War? You Will Never Know. The Best Thing To Do Is Enjoy The Artifact For What It Is.
May I Second The Suggestion By Luftwaffe Blue That You Become An Associate Member. The Cost Is Little And The Advantages To You As A Collector Are Well Worth It. Further, You Are Supporting The Best Site On The Net.Comment
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KM41...literally millions of youths wore this armband, and as likely as not, suffered its damage postwar..as stated, you will never know..
This band was used on a variety of youth and youth leader uniforms..Comment
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