This is KB41 Collections April Fools Day themed posting !
The photograph here shows Hitler-Jugend boys messing around with a their family and a member of the Sturmabteilung for this comedic photograph. This being a crisp photograph showing Sturmabteilung (SA) and Hitler-Jugend (HJ ) with family at what can be assumed a field day or event. This photograph showcasing the relation of paramilitary and youth organisations of Germany in relation to the social history of the period. This photograph being in a pre 1939 setting of "Pre-War" Germany.
This photograph shows two blindfolded Hitler-Jugend (Hitler Youth) children, sitting straddled on a bench facing each other. The HJ children, seen blindfolded towels with newspapers stuffed into their shirts for "Bibs" as they both hold a baked pie in the middle with one feeding the other blindfolded with a spoon. This being a game that is being encouraged by family members seen to the right. The man in the centre seen in a suit with a day badge on laughs as he watches the two boys struggle to feed each other in this comedic act. The Sturmabteilung (SA) who's rank is unknown also stands to the right laughing.
The Sturmabteilung (SA) Mann who's rank is unknown stands wearing a 1932 pattern brown shirt, seen with 1933 pattern insignia. The Tab being in black colour, denotes his Sturm information, the tab reads "3/R13", 3rd Sturm of the Sturmabteilung Reserve Regiment 13. This Sturmabteilung Reserve Regiment was situated in Berlin. The Mann can be seen with a single shoulder board and cross strap just in wear of the photo, this clipping onto his belt and tie in the middle with NSDAP Party pin worn in the centre. The SA Mann is also seen wearing a Kepi, this seen with black colouring on the top with Party eagle insignia and chinstrap in the middle.
The Hitler-Jugend (HJ) child seen on the left is wearing the official uniform of the HJ in comparison to the other child who is also likely a member but not in proper dress. The HJ on the left can be seen clearly wearing his brown service shirt that also matches in colour to the Brownshirt of the SA Mann. The HJ is also wearing his scarf which would be fastened with a toggle of leather in a crossing over design. Similar to the Scouting organisation to which the Hitler-Jugend was based off of, except with a vigorous political ideology and some military and tactical activities added as apart of the indoctrination of the HJ. In December 1936 the Hitler-Jugend was made mandatory and would apply to all young boys aged 14-18.
This is a crisp example of comedic events during a Pre-war Germany, showing children being children and making memories at this event that would stay with them forever. This photograph being captured to remember the comedic event and to reflect upon in years to come, maybe when these young boys were sent off to fight in the Second World War.
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