Medal
Extent and Medium
a: Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Diameter: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
b: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Depth: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Gerald Schwab.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gerald Schwab
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Schwab and Teresa Marshall
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Medal (a) in hinged box (b); medal (a) is silver-colored circle with eagle perched on wreath with swastika at center of one side with "REICHSWETT 'A' MPFEDER SA BERLIN 1939" around edge; reverse has sword over wreath wiith swastika at center and "VIERTER PREIS" at bottom edge; box (b); is green square with hinged lid; inside is lined with gray felt with circular indentation for medal; inside top is padded and lined with fabric; broken metal clasp at front edge.
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia