German Wehrmacht belt buckle
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 1.880 inches (4.775 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
Archival History
The belt buckle was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2014 by Tara Barenok, the great-niece of David F. Busch.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Tara Barenok
Scope and Content
Acquired by PFC David F. Busch, while serving as a soldier in the United States Army in Europe.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Heavily corroded rectangular metal buckle with Nazi eagle and swastika emblem in center surrounded by the words "Gott mit uns" (God with us).
Subjects
- Soldiers--United States--Biography.
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
Genre
- Dress Accessories
- Object
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