This is an original early Nazi era dated Hitler Youth (HJ) Double Sided Podium Flag / Banner With HJ Swastika Diamond on one side and HJ swastika on the reverse. Images of original a period BDM recruitment poster featuring a Hitler Youth with HJ banner can be seen in image 1. The banner measures 30” x 19” and is made of double sided cotton. One side has a blood red background with broad white cotton band which has a black tape Swastika within a white cloth diamond crossing it. The reverse is a field of black cotton with large red and white diamond section HJ lozenge emblem which has a central diamond set square white cloth panel and black tape swastika. The white cotton hem with brass ringed holes for hanging is ink date stamped ‘1934’ together with Nazi Swastika within Oak leaves wreath ink stamp. The hem also has a nice original RZM label with partially visible ‘Hersteller’, HJ diamond and indistinct number. The banner is undamaged with just light storage staining, no signs of mothing & has the correct intricate stitching expected to be found on original Nazi flags. An excellent display item. The price for this rare variant Nazi Hitler Youth banner includes UK delivery. N 164
£695.00