Order of the German Eagle medal
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 12.880 inches (32.715 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Ursula M. Scott.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Ursula Scott
Scope and Content
Presentation box with two medals and a sash: Nazi German "Adlerorden" medals; circa 1939-1945. The box is red leather with a gold Nazi emblem. The first medal is gold-colored metal with a white enamel iron cross on a sunburst and 4 Nazi emblems and clasp pin on back. The second medal has a white enamel iron cross, 4 Nazi emblems and a loop on top. The sash is red ribbon with black and white borders. Medal: "a", Medal: "b", Sash: "c", Box: "d"
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
People
- Scott, Ursula M.
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia
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