Medal and ribbon commemorating the 1938 Anschluss of Austria

Identifier
irn36164
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2008.201.2
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)

Archival History

The Anchluss medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2008 by Eugene Silver.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Eugene Silver

Scope and Content

Medal and ribbon commemorating the Anschluss of Austria by Nazi Germany.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Circular, bronze colored metal medal attached at point to a grosgrain ribbon with a center red stripe, bordered by yellow, black, and yellow stripes. The front depicts two naked men, one holding a flag pole with a banner; the other is stepping onto a platform. embossed with the symbol of the Nazi eagle holding a wreath with a swastika inside. The reverse has German text around the edges.

reverse, swatike between each phrase, embossed : EIN REICH / EIN FÜHRER / EIN VOLK [ONE REICH / ONE FUHRER / ONE PEOPLE] reverse, center, embossed : 13. / MÄRZ / 1938

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