No clue?

[DavidBrin]

This isn't mine, I just found it off a website in my country.
I am not very sure on what this is, even with a google search no results for me.
Maybe someone knows?

[Willmore]

Hitler Youth Victors Badge in the National Trade Competition - Reichssieger - 1938/1944 (Siegerabzeichen im Reichsberufswettkampf)

The first National Trade competition of the German Youth (Reichsberufswettkampf der Deutschen Jugend) was instituted in February 1934.

The purpose of the joint sponsorship, agreed apon by Reichsjungendführer Baldur von Schirach (HJ), the German Labour Front (DAF) leader, Dr. Robert Ley, and the added colaboration of the National Socialist German Students' League (NSDStB),

was to stimulate skill levels in manual, technical and artistic endeavours.

The first competition was held in Berlin on the 1st May 1934


HJ Badges

Fake example - Opinions needed on 1936 HJ Victor's Badge...

[DavidBrin]

Thanks

[Willmore]

I found some more information about these.

This was not only the most coveted badge of the Hitler Youth, but actually the prettiest of all with the beautiful Reichs Eagle holding the cogged wheel that is topped with the diamond of the HJ organization. The highest levels of the award was the Reichsieger for the award at National level and the lowest badge was the Kreissieger. This was the local level. There was also a Gausieger for the state level award. All were greatly desired and worked for. Competitions were held actually every spring in the Reichsberuf Wettkampf der Deutschen Jugend instituted by Dr. Robert Ley, head of the D..A.F (German Labor Front), the idea being the promotion of worthy young men who would be the future tacticians and hierarchy of labor.

A. Initial tests were divided into three components including a test for skill in the particular tested trade.
B. Political Theory
C. Mathematics and composition, each badge bore the date of the competition below the eagles wings. The reverse of each badge bore the manufacturer's logo. Those normally found are G.Brehmer, Mark in Neukirchen, A.G.Tham Gablonz and Mecker, also H. Aurich Dresden.

[rbminis]

I do not have a Reichssieger, but you can compare the quality to my Kreissieger here,
1939 Kreissieger Badge, Hermann Aurich
Or my Gausieger here,
HJ Gausieger 1939, Gustav Brehmer.
Ralph.

[DavidBrin]

Very very interesting and beautiful medal.
Any tips on how to spot a real or fake?

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How much would you expect to pay for a badge like that?

[rbminis]

There are some things to look for, I will find some links later today.
IMO, this one is broken and really has little collector value.
Ralph.

[Danmark]

There are some things to look for, I will find some links later today.
IMO, this one is broken and really has little collector value.
Ralph.

True, its someone's "de-nazifying" attempt, crudely braking off the lower section with the HJ badge ....... pity, but thats what was done to any 'banned symbols'

[Watchdog]

True, its someone's "de-nazifying" attempt, crudely braking off the lower section with the HJ badge ....... pity, but thats what was done to any 'banned symbols'

Yes it is a real shame if this is an original (wouldn't like to say for certain with a small obverse only pic like this) because it is the highest level of the three divisions or competition levels; Kreis, Gau and Reich.
I think the closest modern English interpretation (compared to competition levels in Western countries in general) would be; District, Region and National level.

As already stated this piec has been ruined however the damage occurred so I wouldn't buy it even if it were confirmed as original.

Regards

Mark