Original German (Female Hitler Youth) BDM UNIFORM JACKET. (BDM/JM Kletterjacke) Certified

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Original German (Female Hitler Youth) BDM UNIFORM JACKET. (BDM/JM Kletterjacke) Certified. The BDM, Bund Deutscher Mädel, (League of German Girls), was the female counterpart of the HJ, for girls aged 15-17, and was originally established in December 1928 as the Schwesternschaft der HJ, (Sisterhood of the HJ). In July 1930 the organization was re-designated Bund Deutscher Mädel and in April 1931 the JM, Jungmädelgruppe, (Young Girls Group), for girls aged 10-14, was established as the counterpart of the DJ. On June 1ST 1932 the BDM/JM gained official status as an independent organization of the NSDAP. Uniform regulations were first introduced in 1931 and consisted of a long brown skirt with white collar but it wasn’t until 1933 that BDM/JM uniforms began to become standardized, and on October 10TH 1933 the tan Kletterjacke, (Climbing Jacket), with white blouse and navy-blue skirt was introduced.  Light tan colored velour, (imitation suede), construction jacket features a five-button front closure with small fold back peak lapels and a lay down collar. The jacket has two, small, pleated, patch breast pockets and two, small, pleated, patch hip pockets, all with scalloped button-down flaps. Straight cut sleeve cuffs have a horizontal, buttonholed velour strap stitched to the inside seam for fit adjustment. The buttons are all the leather covered type and have their original stitching. “West Westmark” triangle and HJ diamond are original to the jacket. Shows the expected age and period use. Jacket is roughly a size 34″ chest.  Nice example showing the expected age 100% Guaranteed to be authentic in good condition an outstanding example. Don’t miss this one!  Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. . OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE!  Don’t Miss It!!!! VERY RARE, Good Condition!