Nazi patch with a swastika in a cogwheel acquired by a US soldier

Identifier
irn4401
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1991.139.4
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn4401

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 3.120 inches (7.925 cm)

Archival History

The badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1991 by F. Marion Meginnis, the daughter of F. Mike Meginnis.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Marion Meginnis. In memory of my father Francis M. Mike Meginnis, who served in the European theatre 1944-1945

Scope and Content

Nazi badge with a swastika and the word "übungswart." Acquired in Europe at end of WWII by F. Mike Meginnis.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Nazi badge with a swastika and "übungswart."

Genre

  • Identifying Artifacts
  • Object
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