Description

A superb and rare German Hitler Youth camp sign « KLV-LAGER ». The evacuation of children in Germany during the World War II was designed to save children in Nazi Germany from the risks associated with the aerial bombing of cities, by moving them to areas thought to be less at risk. The German term used for this was « Kinderlandverschickung » (abbreviated KLV), a short form of « Verschickung der Kinder auf das Land » (relocation of children to the countryside). About 9,000 KLV camps were established throughout safer areas of the Reich, including Austria, Sudetenland, Reichsgau Wartheland and Bohemia-Moravia. The size varied from as few as 18 children to as many as 1,200 children. Camps were established in hotels, hostels, monasteries, remote schools and in some cases converted warehouses. Children were grouped by gender and age with each group placed under the supervision of a teacher. The camp director was also a teacher. For leisure activities, children were divided into groups of up to 45 under the direction of a Hitler Youth team leader. The sign is made of composite fiber widely used during the Second World War, with a black painted background and white painted lettering. It is in overall very good condition, it was summarily removed as evidenced by the small damage. Dimensions: 84x63cm. A very hard to find example and perfect for a German military display to add that extra touch. A very desirable example.