Germany, HJ. An International Youth Swimming Competition Document, 1941

The document is kept inside a folder showing a national eagle with a wreath of oak leaves, with an HJ diamond inside. The document was awarded during the 5th summer competition of the HJ, taking place in Breslau (present-day Wrocław, southwest Poland) between August 25 and 31, 1941. On page 2, the nations participating are listed: Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Finland, the Flemish NS Youth, Italy, Croatia, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary. “Spain” has been added later in ink. The document was issued to a boy named Nettermann from Spain for taking part in the swimming competitions, specifically in 100 meters of swimming the crawl. It is dated to August 31, 1941 and carries the facsimile of a Stabsführer and deputy of the Reich Youth Leader, the name is illegible. Folder measuring 152x216mm, fine condition with some fraying and age-related discolouration. Document measuring 148x209mm, 4 pages, extremely fine condition with minimal discolouration and light fraying of the outer folding line.