Star of David badge with the Dutch word Jood for Jew
Archival History
The badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Gloria Kowan.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gloria Kowan
Scope and Content
The badge belonged to an unidentified Jewish boy in the Netherlands who survived the Holocaust by hiding in a convent. After World War II, he became a Catholic priest.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has Dutch text in the center. There are cut guide marks printed around the outside of star.
Subjects
- Hidden children (Holocaust)--Netherlands.
- Magen David.
- Jewish children in the Holocaust--Netherlands.
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Netherlands.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts
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