24th Apr, 2025 19:00
Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction
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1932 HITLER JUGEND SILVER POTSDAM BADGE
Silver 1932 Potsdam Badge - nickle silver plated tombac. Maker: Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
1932 HITLER JEUGD ZILVEREN POTSDAM INSIGNA
Zilveren 1932 Potsdam Insigne - nikkelzilver verguld tombak. Maker: Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
1932 HITLERJUGEND SILBERNE POTSDAMER RUNDSCHILD
Silbernes 1932 Potsdamer Abzeichen - nickelversilbertes Tombak. Hersteller: Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
5 x 2,5 cm.
Note:
The Potsdam badge in silver was the one worn by those who had been active participants on the day. The bronze version was available for purchase by spectators/non-participants and was also sold prior to the event as a fund-raiser. Regulations dated 15.5.1937 were introduced to stop the bronze version being worn from that year. The silver version was unaffected by this and could continue to be worn.
Footnote:
After a short power-struggle with a rival organisation, Gerhard Roßbach's Schilljugend—Kurt Gruber prevailed and his "Greater German Youth Movement" became the Nazi Party's official youth organisation. In July 1926, it was renamed Hitler-Jugend, Bund deutscher Arbeiterjugend (""Hitler Youth, League of German Worker Youth"") and, for the first time, officially became an integral part of the Sturmabteilung. The name Hitler-Jugend was taken up on the suggestion of Hans Severus Ziegler. By 1930, the Hitlerjugend (HJ) had enlisted over 25,000 boys aged 14 and upwards. They also set up a junior branch, the Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ), for boys aged 10 to 14. Girls from 10 to 18 were given their own parallel organisation, the League of German Girls (BDM). In April 1932, Chancellor Heinrich Brüning banned the Hitler Youth movement, in an attempt to stop widespread political violence, but in June Brüning's successor as Chancellor, Franz von Papen, lifted the ban. In mid-1932, Reichsjugendführer (Reich Youth Leader) Baldur von Schirach, later to be appointed head of the Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend), began planning the first Hitlerjugend (HJ) rally, to be held in Potsdam. From his account of events leading up to the rally, Schirach had no idea how many would attend the rally. When he first suggested the idea to Hitler he told him that he expected around 50% of the official membership of the Hitler Youth to attend which amounted to around 17,000 at that time. It became clear that more capacity would be required, and the tented camp erected at the Potsdamer Luftschiffhafen eventually had the capacity to accommodate 50,000. The actual numbers who attended were said to be: 80,000 boys and 20,000 girls
Sold for €150
Silver 1932 Potsdam Badge - nickle silver plated tombac. Maker: Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
1932 HITLER JEUGD ZILVEREN POTSDAM INSIGNA
Zilveren 1932 Potsdam Insigne - nikkelzilver verguld tombak. Maker: Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
1932 HITLERJUGEND SILBERNE POTSDAMER RUNDSCHILD
Silbernes 1932 Potsdamer Abzeichen - nickelversilbertes Tombak. Hersteller: Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
5 x 2,5 cm.
Note:
The Potsdam badge in silver was the one worn by those who had been active participants on the day. The bronze version was available for purchase by spectators/non-participants and was also sold prior to the event as a fund-raiser. Regulations dated 15.5.1937 were introduced to stop the bronze version being worn from that year. The silver version was unaffected by this and could continue to be worn.
Footnote:
After a short power-struggle with a rival organisation, Gerhard Roßbach's Schilljugend—Kurt Gruber prevailed and his "Greater German Youth Movement" became the Nazi Party's official youth organisation. In July 1926, it was renamed Hitler-Jugend, Bund deutscher Arbeiterjugend (""Hitler Youth, League of German Worker Youth"") and, for the first time, officially became an integral part of the Sturmabteilung. The name Hitler-Jugend was taken up on the suggestion of Hans Severus Ziegler. By 1930, the Hitlerjugend (HJ) had enlisted over 25,000 boys aged 14 and upwards. They also set up a junior branch, the Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ), for boys aged 10 to 14. Girls from 10 to 18 were given their own parallel organisation, the League of German Girls (BDM). In April 1932, Chancellor Heinrich Brüning banned the Hitler Youth movement, in an attempt to stop widespread political violence, but in June Brüning's successor as Chancellor, Franz von Papen, lifted the ban. In mid-1932, Reichsjugendführer (Reich Youth Leader) Baldur von Schirach, later to be appointed head of the Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend), began planning the first Hitlerjugend (HJ) rally, to be held in Potsdam. From his account of events leading up to the rally, Schirach had no idea how many would attend the rally. When he first suggested the idea to Hitler he told him that he expected around 50% of the official membership of the Hitler Youth to attend which amounted to around 17,000 at that time. It became clear that more capacity would be required, and the tented camp erected at the Potsdamer Luftschiffhafen eventually had the capacity to accommodate 50,000. The actual numbers who attended were said to be: 80,000 boys and 20,000 girls
Auction: Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction, 24th Apr, 2025
Hessink’s Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Collection of rare Historically important Artifacts.
Featuring a rare collection of unique militaria and hunting weapons and collectables. This exclusive event presents collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire items of exceptional provenance, many never before seen on the art market.
Among the highlights are Swords & Daggers of Historical Significance – Including pieces once owned by Hermann Göring, Heinrich Himmler, and an extraordinary birthday gift presented to Adolf Hitler on his 49th birthday. German World War II Medals & Orders, Rare & Decorative Hunting Collectibles – including exquisite furniture suited for a grand hunting lodge.
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