Pin commemorating Tag der Deutschen Seefahrt
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
Archival History
The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by the University of Mary Washington Galleries.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the University of Mary Washington Galleries
Scope and Content
Pin commemorating Tag der Deutschen Seefahrt [Day of German Seafaring], a nautical event in 1935. The design features the Reichsadler, an eagle holding a wreath with a swastika in the center. The national emblem of Nazi Germany, it was added to many display items throughout the country.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Oval, gray, cast metal pin, with an eagle extending above the top edge; in its talins is a wreath with a swastika in the center. In the center of the pin is a raised image of a sailing ship on waves. At the bottom, overlapping the border, is a raised image of an anchor. Around the border is raised German text. Back has a metal pin clasp held by 2 soldered guides pinched closed to hold pin.
Subjects
- Germany--Social life and customs--20th century.
- Nazi propaganda--Germany.
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object