Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 non-combatant veteran service medal
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
Creator(s)
- Meier Harth (Subject)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by Martin Harth, the son of Meier Harth.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Martin Harth and Rachel Harth
Scope and Content
Medal received by German veteran of First World War; Received by Meier Harth, who served in the German Army the First World War and was honored with this medal in Geissen, Germany, in March 1935.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
dark brown in a cross shape, imprinted "1914/1918" in center; attached to black, red and white striped ribbon
"In the name of the Fuhrer and the Reichskaenzler, the Cross of Honor for War Participants was bestowed upon the Tailor Meier Harth in Giessen, according to the order on July 13, 1934 in memory of the World War 1914/1918, which was founded by the Reichs President Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenberg."
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia