German Wehrmacht belt buckle
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.810 inches (4.597 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 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
Rectangular Wehrmacht belt buckle with eagle and swastika surrounded by 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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