Schirmmutze cockade, Luftwaffe
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
Archival History
The cockade was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2014 by Tara Barenok, the great-niece of David F. Busch.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Tara Barenok
Scope and Content
Luftwaffe cockade, a hat ornament signifying rank or affiliation, acquired by PFC David F. Busch, while serving as a soldier in the United States Army in Europe.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Metal cockade with a stylized wreath with a red center surrounded by stylized coils and leafy branches. The wreath is flanked on both sides by wings.
Subjects
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
- Soldiers--United States--Biography.
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia
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