Nazi unit men's brass finger ring found by a US soldier
Extent and Medium
overall: | Diameter: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
Creator(s)
- John W. Runkle (Subject)
Biographical History
John W. Runkle was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 135th Infantry, 34th Division, Medical Detachment.
Archival History
The signet ring was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1992 by Dr. Naomi D. Perrin, the daughter of John W. Runkle.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Naomi Perrin. In memory of Sgt. John W. Runkle, medic in the U.S. Army, WWII, who fought to save lives rather than to take them.
Scope and Content
Men's Nazi ring found by John W. Runkle, an American soldier.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gold or brass finger ring with a swastika and an eagle embossed on the top. A maker's mark is etched on the interior of the band.
interior, etched : Gold Wes
Genre
- Jewelry
- Object
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