WWI Hindenburg Cross Medal awarded to a German Jewish veteran

Identifier
irn522005
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1989.113.40
Dates
1 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1918
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Brig. General Bernard Feingold.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Bernard Feingold

Scope and Content

The Hindenburg Cross (a.ka., German Cross of Honor) was awarded to Walter Joseph, a German Jew, for his military service in World War I.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Bronze cross with red, white, and black striped ribbon attached; engraved with 2 crossed swords, a wreath, and the dates"1914" and"1918."

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