DJ-Führerdienstmütze

**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:19 AM

As most of you know, my focus is exclusively visors, but I made an exception with this cap for several reasons.

The Deutsches Jungvolk ("DJ") was comprised of youths from ages 10-14 (while the Hitler Jugend was comprised of youths ages 14-18).

Like the HJ, the DJ had its own leadership corps, however, they did not wear the uniforms of the HJ-Leaders, but a 3/4 length black wool tunic with breeches and boots (they later switched to a full 4-pocket tunic during the war.)

Instead of the wear of the visor cap, they wore a black wool winter service cap with a black buckle, silver political eagle (no HJ diamond), and aluminum piping for officer ranks:

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**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:20 AM

These hats were introduced in 1938, and continued to be worn through the end of the war. They are much rarer than HJ-Leader visors.

Wool is a soft melton:

**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:23 AM

The earflaps are actually separate, and the wool is a heavy gauge. However, they were sewn-down at the factory (ie, they are not meant to be worn over the ears).

There are 2 grommets per side, both black enameled to match the hat:

**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:24 AM

Piping is not butted, but is wrapped (yes, contrary to collecting urban legends, this was used as well):

**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:27 AM

Hat was made by Pekuro (RZM # 1073), and has their wartime coated oilcloth sweatband:

**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:29 AM

Here is the reason this hat survived in "stonemint" condition"--it is a size 60!

Hat is completely lined in black rayon.

Just like a Kepi, the top has a cap spring to keep its shape.

**stonemint** · 06-09-2013, 01:30 AM

Not many pics of these in wear (as compared to HJ-Leader visors), but here is a DJ Leader holding his in his hand:

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-09-2013, 10:07 AM

I like that one very much.

Thanks for showing it Chris!

Cheers, Ade.

**António Fragoeiro** · 06-09-2013, 04:51 PM

by stonemint

Here is the reason this hat survived in "stonemint" condition"--it is a size 60!

Hat is completely lined in black rayon.

Just like a Kepi, the top has a cap spring to keep its shape.

Extreme mint condition, indeed.
That has to be the main reason for its condition, the lack of need for a hat of that size.
Chris, i did noticed one of the vents has a lower position than the other, is it normal on these?

Thanks for showing
Cheers
Nuno