BACKGROUND: The Hitler Youth originated as the Jugendbund der NSDAP (Youth Union of the NSDAP) in early 1922, as the NSDAP's youth sub-section under control of the SA, and was renamed Hitler Jugend in July 1926. The rain cape was officially introduced in the uniform regulations of 1937 for wear by HJ EM's and junior NCOs.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A mid-calf length, sleeveless, brownish/copper toned rubberized rayon rain cape with a three button front closure and a single metal hook and eye at the neck. A black rayon tag is machine stitched to the interior nape of the neck, with golden machine woven Gothic script and the HJ and RZM logos. The script includes, "HJ Regenumhang Von der Reichsjugendführung befohlene Ausführung Reichszeugmeisterei den NSDAP" (HJ Rain Cape By order of the National Youth Leader fulfilled by the National Quartermaster {RZM} of the NSDAP). Several sewing repairs including a large one to the left shoulder.