German civilian war service medallion
Extent and Medium
overall: | Diameter: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
Creator(s)
- Zaro Calabrese (Subject)
Biographical History
Zaro Calabrese, a former member of the 3rd US Cavalry Group which was attached to the 4th Armored Division, participated in the liberation of Ohrdruf. He lives in New Milford, N.J.
Archival History
The medallion was donated to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by Zaro Calabrese in 1995.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Zaro Calabrese
Scope and Content
War service medal awarded to civilians who performed with merit tasks connected with production of war materials. The ribbon was black with white side stripes and adjoining red edges; in center of ribbon was a narrow red stripe. It was obtained during Zaro Calabrese's service in Europe in WWII.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Bronze, circular, on recto: swastika and iron cross, on verso: "Fur Kriegs-verdienst 1939"
Genre
- Object
- Awards