War Service Cross Medal

Identifier
irn44365
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2002.327.18
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

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

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.