Medal found by a US soldier

Identifier
irn539351
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2015.558.4
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015 by Edwin Fierer.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Edwin Fierer

Scope and Content

Retreived by Leon Fierer during his military service with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Bronze German membership service medal with the image of an eagle holding a wreath and swastika.

back, center: Treue für Führer und Volk

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.