Original German NSDAP (NAZI PARTY) HITLER YOUTH 1935 H.J./D.A.F. NATIONAL TRADE COMPETITION BADGE Certified

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Original German NSDAP (NAZI PARTY) HITLER YOUTH 1935 H.J./D.A.F. NATIONAL TRADE COMPETITION BADGE Certified. A roughly shield-shaped, stamped alloy badge with a gold wash, 28mm wide and 48mm tall. Its obverse features, to its center, the Hitler Youth logo of a mobile swastika within a two-toned diamond, with “H” and “J” to either side of its top, and “D,” “A,” and “F” to either side and the point of its bottom. A hammer surmounts the diamond, with a spray of laurels to its left and a spray of oak leaves to its right. A scroll with “1935” to it is between the aforementioned and the diamond. Impressed into the surround is “Reichs-Berufs-Wettkampf der deutschen Jugend” (National-Trade-Competition of-the German Youth ). A horizontal pin-back device is to its hollow-back reverse, with “Hoffstätter” and “Bonn” embossed to the outside of the reverse of the diamond. Of Note: This served as a combination badge for both the Hitler Youth and the sponsoring “Deutsches ArbeitsFront” (German Labor-front).  One of the classic Hitler Youth insignia from the third Reich in used condition. Typical light age toning plus wear during use. Nice example issued with expected slight age condition issues.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. One of the classic badges, GREAT LOOKING Scarce BADGE!