Kurt Schlesinger family collection

Identifier: irn68623
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn68623

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1988 by Irene S. Woods, the daughter of Kurt Schlesinger.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of Honor and Iron Cross medals, buttonhole ribbon bars, correspondence, and documents relating to the experiences of Kurt Schlesinger and his family in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States before and during the Holocaust.

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World War I Honor & Iron Crosses buttonhole ribbon bar with Combatant’s swords awarded to a German Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn371
- English
- 1914-1918
- overall: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Buttonhole ribbon bar for the Honor Cross, combatants and Iron Cross, 2nd class medals awarded to Kurt Schlesinger for his service in the German Army during World War I (1914-1918). The Honor, or Hindenburg, Cross was established by President von Hindenburg in July 1934. It commemorated distinguished deeds in combat, and individuals had to apply to the government to receive it. The Iron Cross was reinstated in August 1914, and awarded for bravery. On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany. Kurt and his second wife, Christine, were very concerned about Hitler’s poli...
World War I Iron Cross 2nd class combatant’s medal with ribbon awarded to a German Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn372
- English
- 1914-1948
- a: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) b: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Iron Cross, 2nd class medal awarded to Kurt Schlesinger for his service in the German Army during World War I (1914-1918). The Iron Cross was first issued in 1813 and was intended only to be issued in times of war. It was reinstated in August 1914, and awarded for bravery and distinguished deeds in combat during the Great War. On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany. Kurt and his second wife, Christine, were very concerned about Hitler’s policies, and immigrated to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Kurt left behind his teenage daughter, Irene, who lived in Berlin with her ...
Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 combatant veteran service medal awarded to a German Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn373
- English
- 1914-1918
- overall: Height: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Honor Cross, combatants medal awarded to Kurt Schlesinger for his service in the German Army during World War I (1914-1918). The Honor, or Hindenburg, Cross was established by President von Hindenburg in July 1934. It commemorated distinguished deeds in combat, and individuals had to apply to the government to receive it. On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany. Kurt and his second wife, Christine, were very concerned about Hitler’s policies, and immigrated to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Kurt left behind his teenage daughter, Irene, who lived in Berlin with her mothe...
Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 non-combatant veteran service buttonhole ribbon bar awarded to a German Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn374
- English
- 1914-1918
- overall: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Buttonhole ribbon bar for the Honor Cross, non-combatants medal awarded to Kurt Schlesinger for his service in the German Army during World War I (1914-1918). The Honor, or Hindenburg, Cross was established by President von Hindenburg in July 1934. The medal was designed by Eugene Godet, and the ribbon bears a miniature version of the full scale award. It commemorated distinguished deeds in combat, and individuals had to apply to the government to receive it. On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany. Kurt and his second wife, Christine, were very concerned about H...
Irene Schlesinger passport
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn375
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 1 year ago
German passport ["Deutsches Reich Reisepass"] issued to Irene Schlesinger (donor), July 1939, Berlin, Germany. Issued by Chief of Police, Berlin; letter "J" stamped in red ink; middle name "Sara" added; contains immigration visa for the United States dated July 13, 1939; contains stamp issued in the Netherlands dated July 19, 1939.
Egon Klappholz Woods passport
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn376
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 1 year ago
German passport ["Deutsches Reich Reisepass"] issued to Egon Klappholz Woods (donor's late husband), August 1935, Berlin, Germany. Issued by Lord Mayor, Berlin in 1935; letter "J" stamped in red ink; contains immigration visa for the United States, dated February 17, 1939; contains a stamp dated March 16, 1939 at Harwich in the United Kingdom, alongside a visa for transit through the UK to the United States issued in Berlin on February 20, 1939.

Kurt Schlesinger family collection

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World War I Honor & Iron Crosses buttonhole ribbon bar with Combatant’s swords awarded to a German Jewish soldier

World War I Iron Cross 2nd class combatant’s medal with ribbon awarded to a German Jewish soldier

Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 combatant veteran service medal awarded to a German Jewish soldier

Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 non-combatant veteran service buttonhole ribbon bar awarded to a German Jewish soldier

Irene Schlesinger passport

Egon Klappholz Woods passport