Description
A super rare little grouping for the Hitler Youth.
Consists of:
- Hitler Youth Membership Booklet – Issued January 1939 – Bann Oberbergish 241 – he joined the unit in 1937 originally. Original attached picture with belt buckle and various HJ Insignia visible.
- Hitler Youth Leaders Identification Booklet – Issued in 1942 – Bann Oberbergish 241 – Two promotions – Jungenschaftsführer 1942 – Oberjungenschaftsführer 1943 . – Great period picture with 241 visible on his shoulder board.
- Flak Helper Certificate – Rare – Awarded for participation in the Cologne – 1.9.1943 – 11.10.1944 – Leichte Flak Abt 749 – The light anti-aircraft battalion 749 (o) was set up in Essen with three battalions in July 1942 and was then used in Cologne until the end of the war. Was subordinate to the staff of Flak Regiment 14 in the 7th Flak Division. At the end of 1942 expanded to five batteries, followed in 1943 by the 6th – 8th batteries. At the end of 1944 the 7th battery became the 6th.
- Reich Swimming Certificate – For a swim lasting over 45 mins.
- DLRG Membership Identification – Issued on the 8.August 1944 to – LuftwaffeHelfer – L30573 – leichte Flak-Abteilung 784 – Cologne Area and Brühl.
- Volunteer Certificate – States that he Volunteered for the German Army in July 1944 in the Veterinary Officer Corps of the German Army.
Final Comments:
Super hard to find anything related to Flak Helpers, this example with the Flak Certificate and HJ Leaders and Membership Book is really top shelf. Below video has English subtiles and interviews veterans.
