This is an authentic BDM (Bund Deutscher Mädel) triangular district sleeve patch, worn on the sleeve of the BDM uniform to denote not only membership in the BDM but also, the district to which the wearer belongs.
This example specifically identifies the "Südost Kärnten", a district of Southeast Carinthia, a region in Austria.
Description:
Produced in cotton, in BeVo style construction featuring white/silver script on a black background with a white/silver border stripe. Contains the original RZM tag at the reverse.
Measurements (approximate):
Width/Length: 3 3/4"
Height: 2"
HISTORY:
The BDM (Bund Deutscher Mädel), in English, the "League of German Girls" was the girls' wing of the Nazi Party youth movement, the Hitler Youth. It was intended for girls aged 15-17 for indoctrination into Nazi ideology and prepare them for their roles in German society as wives and mothers.
Following WW2, the Allied Control Council abolished the Hitler Youth, like all NSDAP organizations & thus the BDM. It was officially abolished on 10 October 1945 and later banned by the German Criminal Code.
Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear or Maker marked.
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Inter-War/WW2 (Nazi Germany)
BDM District Sleeve Patch -
"Südost Kärnten" District
$48.00 (Firm)
Southeast Carinthia District (Austrian Region).
Worn on the sleeve of the BDM Uniform.
Maker Marked w/original RZM (M4/387) Tag.
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