Medal and chain acquired by a US soldier
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 4.380 inches (11.125 cm) | Width: 6.380 inches (16.205 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
b: Height: 26.500 inches (67.31 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.120 inches (0.305 cm)
Archival History
The medal and chain was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2010 by Trudy Stanton, the widow of Don Stanton.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Trudy Stanton
Scope and Content
Nazi medal and chain brought back to the United States by Don Stanton.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Kidney shaped silver medal with Nazi eagle painted yellow clutching swastika. Beneath is black banner with yellow lettering "Feldgendarmerie", also has two metal pieces painted yellow on top left and right of medal. Reverse covered with green wool/felt and has two metal protrusions (one stamped with M in a square) and one metal link on top right. Chain has thin metal links attached to each other with thick metal brackets.
Subjects
- Souvenirs (Keepsakes)--Soldiers--United States.
- Soldiers--United States.
Genre
- Awards
- Object