Bullet shell picked up by American military personnel in Germany during the Second World War

Identifier
irn8865
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1994.86.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Width: 3.120 inches (7.925 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)

Archival History

The bullet was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1994 by Marty Bak, the son of Anthony Frank Bak.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Marty Bak In memory of my father who served the US Army in Europe during WWII and obtained these shells from a German Soldier, his name was Anthony Frank Bak. I also donate these shells in memory of my fiancee Mary Anne Bierley.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Copper (?) casing, rounded wood tip; "dummy" bullet.

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.