Leon Fierer collection

Identifier: irn525093
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn525093

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015 by Edwin Fierer, son of Leon Fierer.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts, leaflets, clippings and publications relating to the experiences of Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division, United States Army, in Europe during World War II.

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Displaying items 1 to 11 of 11

Leon Fierer papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539312
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 8 months ago
Contains newspaper clippings, leaflets, and and a photograph of Nazi a officer bearing cuff stating "General Goering." These items were retreived by Leon Fierer (donor's father) during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Police shako hat badge found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539349
- English
- overall: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 6.375 inches (16.192 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Police shako hat badge retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Badge found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539350
- English
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Medal found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539351
- English
- overall: Height: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Pin found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539352
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Badge found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539353
- English
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Badge found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539354
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Badge found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539355
- English
- overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Collar tabs found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539356
- English
- overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.
Pennant found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539358
- English
- overall: Height: 4.625 inches (11.748 cm) | Width: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
German military issue, poison gas warning pennant retrieved by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII. The pennants were attached to a thin, iron rod and staked into the ground. They were used to mark off areas contaminated with dangerous gas, and later repurposed to warn against hidden landmines. The pennants were part of a set that included 20 flags, each attached to a 60-cm-long iron rod, painted with red anti-rust paint, a roll of yellow tape, and a carrying pouch.
Pennant found by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539359
- English
- overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
German military issue, poison gas warning pennant retrieved by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII. The pennants were attached to a thin, iron rod and staked into the ground. They were used to mark off areas contaminated with dangerous gas, and later repurposed to warn against hidden landmines. The pennants were part of a set that included 20 flags, each attached to a 60-cm-long iron rod, painted with red anti-rust paint, a roll of yellow tape, and a carrying pouch.