Hand painted wood pin

Identifier
irn594810
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2017.539.4
  • 2005.192
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn594810

Extent and Medium

overall: | Diameter: 2.130 inches (5.41 cm)

Archival History

The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by the Estate of Hetty D'Ancona de Leeuwe.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the Estate of Hetty d'Ancona de Leeuwe

Scope and Content

One of three round wooden pins hand painted by Felix D'Ancona.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Round wooden pin with metal backing. Depicts a map with images of parachuting soldiers and the words "Luchtlanding op Nederland" with the date "17 September 1944."

Genre

  • Identifying Artifacts
  • Object
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