Star of David badge with Juif printed in the center
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
Archival History
The Star od David badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1993 by Rita Kahn via the American Gathering/Federation of Jewish Holocaust Survivors.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Rita Kahn
Scope and Content
Jews in France were required to wear these on their outer clothing at all times after May 1942; badges were often cut from a pre-printed roll.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular yellow cloth printed with a 6 pointed Star of David. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has French text in the center.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts
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