WWII German Flieger-Hitlerjugend Signals Specialist Sleeve Patch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1936-1945
This World War II-era German specialty sleeve patch, known as a 'Nachrichtenblitz' or signals lightning bolt, identifies a communications specialist within the Flieger-Hitlerjugend (Flyer Hitler Youth).
The organization focused on pre-military aviation training for the Luftwaffe, and this specific badge was awarded to members aged 14 to 18 who excelled in technical roles such as radio operation and telegraphy. The badge is constructed from a dark blue/black wool felt base featuring machine-embroidered light blue (hellblau) thread, which designates the aviation branch. The construction is multi-layered, incorporating an internal buckram stiffener and a coarse natural-fiber backing to the reverse.
Measuring approximately 2.1 by 1.It serves as an example of the advanced pre-military specialization within the Hitler Youth, marking the transition of young recruits toward roles in aircraft radio operation and ground control technology for the German Air Force.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 0.82 grams
- Material
- wool felt, rayon or cotton thread, buckram stiffener, natural-fiber backing
- Dimensions
- 2.1 x 1.55 inches (53mm x 39mm)
Technical characteristics
- Embroidery
- machine-embroidered
- Construction
- multi-layered with internal stiffener
Design
- Motif
- signals communications
- Obverse
- light blue lightning bolt (Nachrichtenblitz) on dark blue/black wool background
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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