Nazi S.A. banner captured by member of US Army in Germany
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 20.080 inches (51.003 cm) | Width: 46.460 inches (118.008 cm) | Depth: 118.110 inches (299.999 cm)
Archival History
The flag was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Nancie Furgang, the daughter of Samuel Reiss.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Nancie Furgang
Scope and Content
This Nazi banner was brought to the U.S. after liberation by Samuel Reiss, a member of the Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Europe.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
inscription(?): "S.A. GRUPPEN HESSEN"
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts