Red badge embroidered with the Warsaw Mermaid, emblem of Warsaw, and of the 2nd Polish Corps

Identifier
irn520475
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.226.10
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)

Archival History

The badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Joan Ringelheim.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Joan Ringelheim

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Red felt, shield shaped badge with the image of a mermaid with a club over her head stitched with metallic gold threads. The patch is attached to backing cloth.

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Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.