Woodwork project for HJ collectors

[XEN]

I thought I'd post this in case anyone needs something to do this winter

These display cases had a dual purpose. Firstly to inform the general public about the current activities of the local HJ units and secondly as a method of distributing information to these units. The contents would have consisted of orders and general information (upcoming events etc). Usage of the display cases was dictated by the size of the local units. In rural areas a centrally-located case was shared between HJ, BDM, DJ and JM. In towns or cities or areas with Gefolgschaft (and equivalent) strength there would have been individual cases for each organisation. The cases were were not permitted to be located centrally i.e. a line of them attached to the wall outside a HJ-Heim or other location. They were designed to be spread around the town and were for outdoor use. Local HJ units were required to organise a roster which ensured that the display cases were kept clean and that the contents were always current.

The RJF determined the design and stipulated that all cases be constructed as shown on the attached drawing.

This particular drawing was scanned from 'Dienstvorschrift - Ausgabe DJ F?hrerschaft. Gebiet 19 Hochland' and is dated March 1941.

If anyone would like a bigger version of the graphic just let me know.

XEN

[Colin Davie]

Thanks for sharing that XEN,

Here's a photo from an album I have, it has a DJ notice board in the back ground.

C

[XEN]

Nice pic

Here is another scan from the same book. One of these would have stood in the Gefolgschaft or F?hnlein leader's office.

[XEN]

..and with shutter down:

[Paul R]

There must be some completed examples out there?

[--dj--Joe]

Would think images of the large case would show up in photos.

--dj--Joe