German May Day pin from 1936
Extent and Medium
overall: | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Diameter: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm)
Archival History
The May Day 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 issued in Germany on May 1, 1936, commemorating May Day. In 1933, the Nazi government established the holiday as a day honoring labor.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Circular, silver colored, cast metal pin. There is a raised image of a plow, a hammer, and a sword, with an eagle holding in its claws a wreath with a swastika in its center. Upper left, raised German text. Lower left, 2 very small, raised letters. Back has pin clasp attached by 2 raised, metal guides, and text lower center.
Subjects
- Nazi propaganda--Germany.
- Germany--Politics and government--1933-1945.
- Germany--Social life and customs--20th century.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts