Salomon Slowes collection

Identifier: irn513635
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn513635

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by Dr. Salomon Slowes in 2002 and 2004.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of military insignia, sketches, correspondence, documents, pamphlets, photographs, and photographic negatives relating to the experiences of Dr. Salomon Slowes, a veteran of the Polish Army of the East and the Second Polish Corps, British Army, before, during, and after World War II.

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Displaying items 1 to 9 of 9

British 8th Army Crusade sleeve patch worn by a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513637
- English
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
British 8th Army sleeve patch worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who was a medical officer in the Polish Army and later the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army circa 1939-1945. This Crusade shield patch was issued by the Eight Army after June 1944, as an honorary distinction and award for the Corps's heroism at Monte Cassino. It was worn on the right sleeve. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. ...
Two military ID tags on a cord worn by a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513638
- English
- a: Diameter: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) b: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) c: Height: 13.375 inches (33.973 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Two dog tags on a cord worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, a medical officer in the Polish Army and the 2nd Polish Corps circa 1939 -1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army, a vo...
2nd Polish Corps Syrenka patch with the Warsaw Mermaid worn by a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513640
- English
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
2nd Polish Corps red patch with the Warsaw Mermaid, Syrenka, the city coat of arms, worn by by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who was a medical officer in the Polish Army and then the 2nd Polish Corps, circa 1939-1945. The patch was approved for use by the Polish Army of the East in December 1942, around the time Anders Army became the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army. The patch was re-approved for use in Italy in March 1944. It was worn on the left sleeve. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by...
Red medical service collar patch worn by a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513642
- English
- overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
2nd Polish Corps medical service collar badge worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, a medical staff officer in the Polish Army and then the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, circa 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released when amnesty was granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Polish A...
Red, white and blue ribbon bar for distinguished service awarded to a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513644
- English
- 1939-1945
- overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Striped service distinction ribbon bar worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes who served as a medical officer in the Polish Army and 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Polish Army o...
Two place service distinction ribbon bar awarded to a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513645
- English
- 1939-1945
- overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ribbon bar with two service distinction awards worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who served as a medical officer in the Polish Army and 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Poli...
Two place service distinction ribbon bar awarded to a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513646
- English
- 1939-1945
- overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ribbon bar with two service distinction ribbons worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who served as a medical officer in the Polish Army and 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in prisoner of war camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army, a volunteer military unit. In August 1...
Ribbon bar with British War Medal 1939-1945 and Polish Army Medal for War 1939-1945 awarded to a Jewish medical officer, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn513647
- English
- 1939-1945
- overall: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Two place ribbon bar with the British War Medal 1939-1945 ribbon and the Wojska za Wojne [Polish Army Medal for War 1939-1945] ribbon issued to Dr. Salomon Slowes, a medical staff officer in the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1943-1945. The Polish medal was issued for conscientious service on July 3, 1945, by decree of the Polish Government in Exile. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war lab...
Salomon Slowes papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn544006
- English
- boxes oversize folders 2 5
- Updated 7 months ago
The Salomon Slowes papers include biographical materials, correspondence, hand-drawn maps, photographs, printed materials, and writings documenting Salomon Slowes, his family, his experiences in the Polish military, Soviet POW camps, and the Anders Army, and his interest in the Katyn massacre. The papers also include biographical materials, correspondence, photographs, and writings documenting his wife, Mira Slowes, her family, and her survival under a false identity. Biographical materials include student and military records and prescription forms documenting Salomons Slowes’ education an...