Smith and Wesson .32 revolver acquired by a US soldier

Identifier

irn11642

Language of Description

English

Alt. Identifiers

1996.4.8

Level of Description

Item

Source

EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn11642

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)

Archival History

The firearm was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by Erna Rothschild.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Erna Rothschild

Scope and Content

.32 Smith & Wesson revolver acquired by Walter Rothschild, a US soldier. It was formerly the property of Emma (Emmy) Johanna Henny Göring, née Sonnemann, thw widow of Hermann Göring,.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

.32 Smith & Wesson revolver.

left side of barrel : SN 57954

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
Soldiers--United States--Biography.
Jewish soldiers--United States--Biography.

Genre

Object
Weapons

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