Nazi Party badge

Identifier
irn9027
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1995.124.8
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.120 inches (0.305 cm)

Creator(s)

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 Nazi party pin 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

Button displaying the Nazi party insignia. Worn by all members most likely on the lapel and 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

Circular, red, gold and black, displaying the Nazi National insignia below "RDR"

Verso, impressed: "Ges. Gesch." and a "K" in a circle

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.