Hedwig Kudesch and Robert Briscoe collection

Identifier: irn628135
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn628135

Acquisition

This collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Jordan, Lorraine, and Rachel Cherrick in memory of Hedwig Kudesch and Robert Briscoe.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of two gold King Christian X commemorative pins produced in Denmark and worn as symbols of patriotism during the occupation by Nazi Germany from 1940-1945.

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Kingmark gold, red, and white enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn634288
- English
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Commemorative 14 karat gold and red enamel men's emblem pin issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 75th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1945. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1945, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the emblem pin, popularly known as the Kingmark, became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity against occupation. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs...
Kingmark gold, red, and white enamel pin on a buttonhole back commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn634320
- English
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Commemorative 14 karat gold and red enamel women's emblem pin issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 75th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1945. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1945, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the emblem pin, popularly known as the Kingmark, became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity against occupation. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affai...

Hedwig Kudesch and Robert Briscoe collection

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Kingmark gold, red, and white enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark

Kingmark gold, red, and white enamel pin on a buttonhole back commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark