Medal and ribbon with box

Identifier
irn712996
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2017.686.2 a-c
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Greek
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

a: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Diameter: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)

b: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Depth: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm)

c: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm)

Archival History

The medal and box were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by the Archeia Nomou Serron [Archives of Serres].

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Archeia Nomou Serron

Scope and Content

Medal in its case awarded "by the Greek State as a token of honor to those who fought against the conquerors (Germans, Italians, Bulgarians) during the Triple Occupation of 1941-1944."

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

a: Bronze colored medal with the image of a soldier holding a rifle while planting a flag on a rock b: Box base c: Bod lid

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.