WWII GERMAN HITLER YOUTH ANDREAS HOFER BANNER -
This is a banner that was made in a Hitler Youth camp. It is of two piece construction where two banners have
been sewn together. These are hand made banners. Not mass produced. The story is that the GI who brought
them back found them on a Hitler Youth camp. They were inside a building hanging from the hand rail of a
set of stairs. Every banner hanging there was unique and celebrated a different aspect of the German culture.
Andreas Hofer (November 22, 1767 – February 20, 1810) was a Tirolean innkeeper and patriot. He was the leader of a
rebellion against Napoleon's forces.
He was an innkeeper turned politician who fought for Austria against the French during the War of the Third
Coalition. In 1809, he became the leader of a rebellion against Franco-Bavarian forces that sparked the War of the
Fifth Coalition. He was subsequently captured and executed.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII Hitler Youth items. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII Hitler Youth collectible worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The banner shown here bears his name and a stitched rendition of his liking. The back of the banner is black and
shows the single runne in white. This was the logo for the Hitler Youth.
This belt buckle is currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other Hitler Youth items, you can do so by going
to our WWII Hitler Youth Collectibles
identification guide.
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