Hitlerjugend (Hitler Youth) Ski tunic

A Hitlerjugend (HJ) skitunic refers to a specific piece of winter outerwear worn by members of the Hitler Youth and the younger Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ) branches during cold weather or outdoor activities. It was typically a dark blue woolen jacket. The tunic was part of a broader winter uniform that included matching dark blue long ski trousers, a ski cap, and sometimes a black scarf. Authentic examples often featured rank and region-specific patches (e.g., shoulder boards or district triangles) sewn directly onto the garment. Introduced around 1934, this uniform was designed for physical fitness and outdoor training, reflecting the organization's focus on military preparedness through camping and sports.

This item:
A dark blue Hitler Youth jacket in very good condition. The jacket is completely moth-free. All original pebbled buttons are originally attached and stamped "Asmann." The Bakelite buttons (both large and small) are all still in place and bear the R.A.D. logo. The shoulder pieces are originally sewn in and, in my opinion, are "Hitler Youth Flieger" shoulder pieces. It's clearly visible that they once had a number, which has been removed. Remnants of the RZM labels are still visible on the back of both shoulder pieces. The jacket has an RZM label with the text "Handwerks-Arbeit" and the manufacturer's number. All belt hooks are originally attached and all stamped RZM M5/8. A very neat jacket in good condition.