Kurt Schlesinger family collection

• 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 7 months 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...

• 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 7 months 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 ...

• 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 7 months 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...

• 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 7 months 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...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn375
• English
• folder 1
• Updated 7 months 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.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn376
• English
• folder 1
• Updated 7 months 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.