Golden Hitler Youth pin with Oakleaves

GOLD HITLERJUGEND WITH OAKLEAVES PIN – RZM

 Hitler Youth Badge (German: Das Hitler-Jugend-Abzeichen) was a political decoration of Nazi Germany, awarded for various degrees of service to the Hitler Youth, (Hitler Jugend). The badge was first created in 1929, with formal regulations for presentation as a decoration formalized from 1933. In addition, the Hitler Youth introduced a number of other awards for merit and proficiency.

 The Golden Hitler Youth Badge with Oakleaves (German: Das Goldenes Hitler-Jugend Ehrenzeichen mit Eichenlaub) was instituted in 1935 to recognize exceptional services to the Hitler Youth. Only about 250 were awarded.

 The badge is similar to the other badges, but is framed with a narrow border of oakleaves and is of higher workmanship. It was recognized as an official Party decoration, and could therefore be worn on any uniform.