Ship Token

Identifier
irn524518
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1995.A.0286.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn524518

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 0.098 inches (0.249 cm) | Diameter: 0.984 inches (2.499 cm)

Archival History

The token was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1994 by Stanley and Amy Mast.

Scope and Content

One of five ship tokens found in the Sara Zayer papers.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Token is round with a smooth edge. One side is marked with a "5" in the center, surronded by four concentric lines, beneath two cross lines and above a wreath. The reverse has an insignia whcih depicts "G" and "A" on either side of a trident. "S.A. GDYNIA AMERYKA LINJE ZEGLUGOWE" around the the insignia. The token is painted yellow.

Genre

  • Exchange Media
  • Object
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