Star of David badge with Jude in the center and a framed letter
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.827 cm)
b: Height: 11.875 inches (30.163 cm) | Width: 9.625 inches (24.448 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
Archival History
The badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1992 by Phyllis Given.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Phyllis Givens
Scope and Content
Originally owned by Mendel Kaliminsky, March 1943. Taken from him by his father, Solomon Kaliminsky, March 1943. Given to the Israelite Reprisal Brigade by Solomon Kaliminsky.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
(a) Yellow cotton badge with unfinished edges. There is a 6 pointed Star of David outline in black dye with the word Jude in the center. (b) typed narrative on paper that reads "On a cloudy damp morning in early March 1943 this tattered yellow Star of David was removed from the emaciated chest of 8 year old Mendel Kaliminsky, by his father Solomon. Five minutes later he was cremated in the murder factory of Treblinka. This was all Solomon Kaliminsky had left, after the degenerate Nazi's murdered, by shooting and gassing 11 members of his family. The Star of David was made mandatory for all Israelites to wear, on special orders issued by te pervert Adolph Hitler. It was given to the Israelite Reprisal Brigade, by Mr. Kaliminsky, who never forgot that horrible morning in March 1943. With rancor and without mercy, we will destroy all predators and enemies of the Israelite peoples. Rene Batoff; Director of Information; Israelite Reprisal Brigade." Verso, a price tag, "$165.00."
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object