War Service Cross Medal
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 3.200 inches (8.128 cm) | Width: 1.900 inches (4.826 cm) | Depth: 0.160 inches (0.406 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Gerald Schwab.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gerald Schwab
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Schwab and Teresa Marshall
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Medal; bronze-colored cross- shaped medal with crossed swords; swastika in round center with border; "1939" at center of reverse; hoop at top; ribbon treaded through hoop which is attached to hoop; ribbon is black at center, bracketed by white stripes and red stipes at edges;
Genre
- Military Insignia
- Object