Bund Deutsche Mädel (BDM) District Triangle "Südost Oberdonau"

This is a period example of a Deutsche Mädel (BDM)district triangle insignia for the region “Südost Oberdonau” (Southeast Upper Danube), which was a territorial designation within the BDM structure during the Third Reich. These woven cloth triangles were worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform tunic to designate the wearer's district of service.

The BDM (Bund Deutsche Mädel), was the female paramilitary youth organization of the Nazi Party, structured similarly to military units and divided by regions. "Südost Oberdonau" referred to a specific area within Austria after the 1938 Anschluss (annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany), when Austria was reorganized into Reichsgaue (imperial districts).

This triangle features:

• White-silver gothic script embroidered on a black wool/felt base.
• A standard triangular cut with black edge piping.
• This example has buttons for fitting sewn-in
  
  

These patches serve as visual indicators of the extensive administrative and ideological organization of the BDM and its integration into the broader goals of the regime. Today, they are collected as artifacts of educational and historical importance.