US Army dog tag worn by Arthur Schmitt
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 5.236 inches (13.299 cm) | Width: 1.614 inches (4.1 cm)
Archival History
The dog tag was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by Helen Schmitt, the daughter of Arthur and Meta Schmitt.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, gift of Helen Schmitt
Scope and Content
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.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular, silver colored metal tag with rounded ends, a notch in the top left edge, and a small hole centered along the right edge. The tag is stamped with several lines of personal information and attached to a plastic string.
Subjects
- Jewish refugees--United States.
- Jewish soldiers--United States.
- German American soldiers--United States.
- United States
- Germany
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia