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N016958 HJ DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE.

BACKGROUND: The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). Originally the HJ was commanded by Kurt Gruber until Hitler appointed Baldur von Schirach as Reichsjugendführer, (National Youth Leader), in June 1933. Von Schirach remained in command of the HJ until August 1940 when he was replaced with Artur Axmann. Originally, membership was voluntary until regulations of December, 1939, made membership compulsory for all males between ten and eighteen years old.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A green paper document, about 5 7/8" x 8 1/4", with a vertical fold down its center which has to its obverse printed, handwritten and stamped information. Glued to the top left of the page, obscuring part of a "HJ" ink-stamp is a black and white photograph of boy in his HJ uniform. Printed to the top of the page is "Hitler=Jugend Gebiet Sachsen" (Hitler Youth Saxon Zone) and "Abgangsschein" (Discharge Certificate). Hand written to the page are his personal information, his reason for leaving, appears to be military service, along with an official signature and the date "3.3.1943". Two holes have been punched unevenly to the left edge of the paper, possibly for filing. Other than a couple of small nicks and some age fading to the edges the certificate is in good condition.

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