Nazi S.A. banner captured by member of US Army in Germany

Identifier
irn3369
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1990.267.1
Dates
1 Jan 1933 - 31 Dec 1945
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 20.080 inches (51.003 cm) | Width: 46.460 inches (118.008 cm) | Depth: 118.110 inches (299.999 cm)

Archival History

The flag was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Nancie Furgang, the daughter of Samuel Reiss.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Nancie Furgang

Scope and Content

This Nazi banner was brought to the U.S. after liberation by Samuel Reiss, a member of the Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Europe.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

inscription(?): "S.A. GRUPPEN HESSEN"

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.