BDM History Collection - The Young Girls Achievement Badge

The Jungmdelbund (Young Girls League) was the organization of younger female Hitler Youth's between the ages of 10 and 14, who then switched into the League of German Girls. Only 12 year old girls could acquire the Jungmdel Achievement badge, the requirements for which are regulated in this service book. Upon entry, within the first half of the year, the young girl test had to be taken. This authorized the wearing of the scarf and knot. Requirements included three sport tests, three skill tests, the participation of a hiking trip and ideological training. If the exams were passed and the performance book was checked, the badge was awarded with the award number documented. The Young Girls Achievement Badge includes:

        Conditions for receiving the Young Girls Achievement Badge

        Regulations and requirements expected of the young girls

        Required performance during the home evening meetings

        The struggles of the Sturmabteilung (SA) and how it played a significant role in Adolf Hitler's rise to power

        The battles the Hitler Youth faced at the beginning of the movement and the list of the first 21 names of those who were killed

        The meaning of the national holidays

        Why the young girls carry the name of the Hitler Youth

        The meaning of the Young Girls Badge

        Implementing the required regulations for the performance in sports to receive the achievement badge.