German rank insignia, Obergefreiter
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
Archival History
The insignia 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
The insignia was retreived by PFC David F. Busch, an American soldier who was stationed in Europe during WWII. Insignia is Kriegsmarine, likely coastal artillery.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
V-shaped insignia on black fabric; may have been cut from an item of clothing or a dress accessory. Insignia is composed of two gold-colored v shapes, one inside the other.
Genre
- Military Insignia
- Object
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