Fest der Jugend [Festival of Youth] pin
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
Archival History
The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by the University of Mary Washington Galleries.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the University of Mary Washington Galleries
Scope and Content
German pin commemorating a youth festival held by the Hitler Youth in 1933.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Oval, brass-colored, metal pin. Front has an embossed design of a male figure, standing with feet apart, holding a flag on a pole. Behind him, on both sides, is a row of human figures and flags on poles. The lower section has a design with a swastika in center. The border forms an arch around the central design and has embossed German text. Back has a sharp pin curved out and under at one end where it is attached by solder. Sharp end of pin extends beyond bottom edge.
Corporate Bodies
- Hitler Youth
Subjects
- Germany--Social life and customs--20th century.
- Popular culture--Germany--20th century.
- Nazi propaganda.
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object