Citation and Medal
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm)
b: Height: 3.870 inches (9.83 cm) | Width: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm)
Archival History
The citation and medal were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1999 by Paula Rechnitz.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Paula Rechnitz
Scope and Content
Citation: "a", Medal: "b", Frame: "c." Citation and medal awarded by Adolf Hitler to Mr. Walter Brown for his monetary contribution to assist in funding American athletes competing in 1936 Berlin Olympics, and for Mr. Brown's participation as a member of the American Olympic Delegation: dated January 10, 1937; in German. Medal is gold-colored metal cross with white enamel details showing the 5 Olympic rings with Nazi eagle and swastika hanging on a red, white and black ribbon. The citation is printed in red and black ink with an embossed Nazi seal. There is a descriptive plaque on the frame
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
People
- Rechnitz, Paula.
Genre
- Awards
- Object