Arthur and Meta Grunebaum Schmitt collection

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn737143
• English
• overall: Height: 5.354 inches (13.599 cm) | Width: 11.102 inches (28.199 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

The garrison cap was used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The cap is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn737144
• English
• Height: 7.100 inches (18.034 cm) | Width: 3.600 inches (9.144 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

The Good Conduct medal was awarded to Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The medal is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn737145
• English
• overall: Height: 0.118 inches (0.3 cm) | Diameter: 1.024 inches (2.601 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

The lapel pin was used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The pin is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn737146
• English
• overall: Height: 5.236 inches (13.299 cm) | Width: 1.614 inches (4.1 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

The identification tag or “dog tag” was issued to and used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The tag is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn737148
• English
• Updated 7 months ago

The German-English dictionary was brought to the United States by Arthur Schmitt when he emigrated from Germany between 1937 and 1938. The dictionary is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn755010
• English
• folders 3
• Updated 7 months ago

The Arthur and Meta Grünebaum Schmitt papers consist of biographical materials, military records, and photographs documenting Arthur Schmitt and Meta Grünebaum Schmitt. Biographical materials include identification papers, birth certificates, a ketubah, and restitution papers documenting Arthur and Meta Schmitt. Military records include a V-mail letter from Lt. Felder to Arthur Schmitt, separation records, and a 1992 memorial certificate from President George Bush. Photographs depict the Schmitt and Gruenebaum families in prewar Germany.