Order of Merit Medal Awarded by German Government

Identifier
irn677221
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2018.627.2 a-d
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

a: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)

b: Height: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)

c: Height: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)

d: Height: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by Shanti Conly in 2018, the daughter of Anne Ranasinghe.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Shanti Conly

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

a. Red enamel and gold colored cross with black eagle attached to a metal pin. The ribbon has the following stripes top to bottom: gold, blue, gold, red, gold, blue, gold. b. Ribbon bar pin with the following stripes top to bottom: gold, blue, gold, red, gold, blue, gold. c. Rectangular ribbon lapel pin with the following stripes top to bottom: gold, blue, gold, red, gold, blue, gold. d. Rectangular, cardboard, hinged presentation box covered by blue paper with gold eagle in center. Interior lid is lined with cream colored fabric, and base is lined with blue felt.

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.