HJ Winter Service Trousers (khaki version)
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SKU: 31.GOR.02.03.01.003.000
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A very well-preserved pair of HJ breeches, constructed of light-brown corduroy-style cotton twill. The waistband bears four magnetic metal buttons, with two bakelite buttons at the reverse.The fly closes with six magnetic metal buttons, distributed by sets of three on each side, meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the opposite flaps. The breeches have two side pockets, each opening with a stylized vertical flap with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a bakelite buttons. A small pocket with a horizontal flap is located at the top of the right leg, while the reverse of the right leg as a single pocket, similarly opening with horizontal flap with a reinforced buttonhole and bakelite button. Each ankle has a 245 mm-long vertical slit, with seven sets of dual brown-painted magnetic metal eyelets for the accommodation of a drawstrings which have been lost to time. The interior presents plain with the exception of an integrated cotton suspension loop at the reverse. The breeches are unmarked and measure approximately 400 mm across the waistband, with an inseam of 520 mm and an overall length of 820 mm. Minor material fatigue.
In general, the uniforms of the male Hitler Youth members consisted of a top, a neckerchief and woggle – but a tie for officers –, bottoms, a belt, knee socks, and shoes or boots.
The winter service trousers (Winterdiensthose) were worn since 1933 by all non-officers and non-leaders of the Hitler Youth during the winter months between October 15 and April 14. There were two versions, a light brown or khaki and later a black one.
Even though they are referred to as trousers, they were actually light brown breeches, and had two front slash buttoned pockets, as well as a concealed rear buttoned pocket on the right side. In addition, some came with a concealed watch-pocket on the right front. They had belt loops, and were made of polished cotton or corduroy.
Members of the Motorized HJ, Aviation HJ, Equestrian HJ, and the Pioneer-HJ wore them in black.
A regulation from April 4, 1935, stated that starting on January 1, 1936, the trousers were to be black and made of corduroy.
Members of the National Socialist German Students League (NSDStB) wore dark blue breeches.
A new set of trousers was introduced with the new winter uniform on October 15, 1937. Presumably the Winderdiensthose was discontinued.
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