WWII GERMAN HITLER YOUTH - M35 ARMY HELMET
Hitler-Jugend, abbreviated HJ, was a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party. It existed from 1922 to 1945. The HJ was the second
oldest paramilitary Nazi group, founded one year after its adult counterpart, the Sturmabteilung (the SA).
This is a Hitler Youth had many large group meetings and celebrations. These type of activities allowed the
kids to socialize and compete with other Hitler Youth groups.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII Hitler Youth items. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII Hitler Youth collectible worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This is a German Army M-42 helmet. Rolled edge construction. Single decal. Integrated ventilation rivet. The leather liner
is present but has damage to the ends.
Helmets like this one were used by Hitler Youth members towards the end of the war.
This belt buckle is currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other Hitler Youth items, you can do so by going
to our WWII Hitler Youth Collectibles
identification guide.
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