Army patch
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm)
Archival History
Donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2020 by Jacqui Barrientos, daughter of Ernest Steen.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Jacqui Barrientos
Scope and Content
Army patch belonging to Ernest Steen. Ernst Levistein (July 15, 1911 - April 28, 1987) was born in Frankfurt, Germany and came to the United States, arriving May 23, 1940. He served in the US Army as a Ritchie Boy. His name was changed to Ernest Steen on July 20, 1943 by decree of the Court as part of US naturalization.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fabric shield shaped patch depicting three mountain peaks in blue
Genre
- Military Insignia
- Object
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