Hitler Youth badge acquired by an American soldier
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
Archival History
The pin 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
Hitler Youth badge with swastika retreived by PFC David F. Busch, an American soldier who was stationed in Europe during WWII. Worn for placing in sports competitions.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
White ceramic oval badge with a mobile swastika on a red and black diamond shaped field. There is a metal pin on the back.
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object