Deutsche Jungvolk Pin Badge

The round Deutsche Jungvolk badge is a distinctive variant of the insignia used by the youth organization for boys aged 10 to 14, forming the introductory stage of the National Socialist youth system prior to entry into the Hitler Youth.

This version features a circular design, setting it apart from the more common diamond-shaped badge. At the center appears a stylized lightning bolt, a symbol associated with energy, movement, and youthful vigor. Flanking the bolt are the letters “D” and “J”, standing for Deutsches Jungvolk. A swastika in the background reinforces the ideological framework within which the organization operated.

The reverse construction consists of a soldered metal pin with a reinforcing backing plate, designed for durability during everyday wear on youth uniforms. Such badges were worn during meetings, camps, parades, and official activities.

The badge was not awarded for merit but served as a mandatory emblem of membership, visually marking the wearer’s inclusion in the earliest phase of ideological training. Today, it remains a tangible artifact illustrating the structured indoctrination of children in National Socialist Germany.