| Place | Europe: Germany |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/05723 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Leather |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Leather waist belt : Hitler Youth
Description
Brown leather belt with an unpainted aluminium buckle. The buckle is that of the Hitler Youth movement, and bears the Nazi eagle and swastika within a circle containing the words 'Blut und Ehre' (blood and iron). The reverse of the buckle is stamped 'M4/39'.
History / Summary
Obtained from a 16 year old youth by an Australian prisoner of war in Germany.