Medal with Polish eagle and ceriticate issued to former political prisoner
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
b: Height: 3.870 inches (9.83 cm) | Width: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
Archival History
The award was donated to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by George Shuflata.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of George Shuflata
Scope and Content
Certificate with insignia issued by former political prisoners.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a= insignia (medal) with eagle and "P" for Poland b= certificate: typed card with attached to insignia (.2a); text reads: "Ist Lt. George J. Shuflata Jr. has received the memory mark of released political prisoners of the German concentration camps No. 1122 in a proof of the feelings and appriaciation [sic] of his work for the 4189 Polish Guard Company 'Kresowa'"
in black ink, bottom right, "Heidelberg 16.2.1947"
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia