Question regarding the HJ rain cape (Regenumhang)

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Hello everyone – I have a question about the buttons on the back of the Hitler Youth raincoat. What were they for? To attach a hood? Does anyone have pictures of them? Thank you very much.

Hallo zusammen - ich habe eine Frage zu den Knöpfen auf der Rückseite des Regenumhangs der Hitlerjugend . Wofür waren die gedacht ? Zur Befestigung einer Kapuze? Hat jemand Bilder davon? Vielen Dank

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The buttons were fastened with the tabs and hidden under the collar - once luggage was carried, the buttons could be released from the tabs, thus extending the overhang and continuing to cover the entire back.

Die Knöpfe wurden mit den Laschen geschlossen und unter dem Kragen versteckt - sobald Gepäck getragen wurde, konnten die Knöpfe von den Laschen gelöst werden und somit verlängerte sich der Überhang und bedeckte weiterhin den ganzen Rücken .
 
Hi there,

I've done it this time but could you please use Google Translate before posting please?

You're correct on the purpose there. It was called a "Tornisterkammer" (y)
 
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