Unused Star of David badge
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm)
Archival History
The Star of David badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Joshua Hamerman.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Joshua Hamerman
Scope and Content
Unused Star of David badge with Jude for Jew of the type that the Jewish population of German speaking countries was required to wear during the Holocaust.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Bright yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has, Jude, German for Jew, printed in a pseudo-Hebrew font in the center. The badge has printed cutting guide marks in the narrow border outside the star. The edges are frayed.
Subjects
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object
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