The armband of the youth organization "Chantiers de la jeunesse française"

The original patch of the "Camps of French Youth" is in excellent collector's condition. This organization was created by the Vichy government headed by Marshal Petain in 1940-1944. A patch with the initials "CJF" (or "LJF" / "LNF" in some versions based on the image) in the lower part, under the French flag against the background of the rising sun, framed by stylized wheat ears or pillars. The patches were part of the organization's uniform, which usually consisted of dark blue shirts and trousers or shorts. The CJF was a youth organization similar in concept to the Hitler Youth, created as a replacement for compulsory military service after the armistice with Germany. Quite rare. Guarantee of authenticity.