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Fabrique Nationale Browning Model 1922 used by a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7327
- English
- 1943-1945
- overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Browning Model 1922 pistol used by Dudo Montiljo, while he was a member of a partisan group that fought the Nazi occupation forces and Ustaše collaborators in Yugoslavia during World War II. The Model 1922 was developed by American gun designer, John Browning, and manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. The gun was adopted by many European militaries, including Yugoslavia, and appropriated by Germany after their occupation of Belgium during World War II. Dudo lived in Prnjavor, where he worked as a merchant when Yugoslavia was invaded and partitioned by Germany and its allies in Apri...
Handgun holster used by a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7328
- English
- 1943-1945
- overall: Height: 7.500 inches (19.05 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Depth: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Leather pistol holster used by Dudo Montiljo, while he was a member of a partisan group that fought the Nazi occupation forces and Ustaše collaborators in Yugoslavia during World War II. Dudo lived in Prnjavor, where he worked as a merchant when Yugoslavia was invaded and partitioned by Germany and its allies in April, 1941. After the Yugoslav surrender, Dudo joined the 3rd battalion of the 10th Brigade of the People's Liberation Army (Yugoslav partisans). While fighting with the partisans Dudo lost three fingers, including the second and third fingers of his right hand. After his recovery,...
Handgun magazine used by a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7329
- English
- 1943-1945
- overall: Height: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Width: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Depth: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Browning Model 1922 pistol magazine used by Dudo Montiljo, while he was a member of a partisan group that fought the Nazi occupation forces and Ustaše collaborators in Yugoslavia during World War II. The Model 1922 was developed by American gun designer, John Browning, and manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. The gun was adopted by many European militaries, including Yugoslavia, and appropriated by Germany after their occupation of Belgium during World War II. Dudo lived in Prnjavor, where he worked as a merchant when Yugoslavia was invaded and partitioned by Germany and its allie...
Belt for gun used by a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7330
- English
- 1941-1945
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 42.250 inches (107.315 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Leather gun belt used by Dudo Montiljo, while he was a member of a partisan group that fought the Ustaše and the Nazi occupation forces in Yugoslavia during World War II. Dudo lived in Prnjavor, where he worked as a merchant when Yugoslavia was invaded and partitioned by Germany and its allies in April, 1941. After the Yugoslav surrender, Dudo joined the 3rd battalion of the 10th Brigade of the People's Liberation Army (Yugoslav partisans). While fighting with the partisans Dudo lost three fingers, including the second and third fingers of his right hand. After his recovery, Dudo worked in ...
6.35mm Mauser 1934 pocket pistol acquired by a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7339
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Mauser 1934 pocket pistol acquired by Lavoslav Kadelburg, while fighting in the Soviet Army against Germany in 1945. Lavoslav disarmed a German officer, likely from the Estonian SS, and kept the pistol. Lavoslav was a lawyer in Zagreb when he was mobilized as a reserve officer in the Royal Yugoslav Army, in order to help defend against the Axis invasion in April 1942. When Yugoslavia surrendered, the army was disbanded, and Lasoslav was captured by the Nazis and taken back to Germany as a prisoner of war. He was held in Oflag VI C, a prisoner of war camp in Osnabrück-Eversheide. There, he b...
Pistol holster used by a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7340
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Depth: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Leather holster acquired by Lavoslav Kadelburg, while fighting in the Soviet Army against Germany in 1945. Lavoslav disarmed a German officer, likely from the Estonian SS, and kept the accompanying pistol and holster. Lavoslav was a lawyer in Zagreb when he was mobilized as a reserve officer in the Royal Yugoslav Army, in order to help defend against the Axis invasion in April 1942. Yugoslavia was overwhelmed, the army was disbanded, and Lasoslav was captured by the Nazis and taken back to Germany as a prisoner of war. He was held in Oflag VI C, a prisoner of war camp in Osnabrück-Eversheid...
Yugoslav Orden za Hrabrost ribbon bar awarded to a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7341
- English
- overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Yugoslav Медаље за Храброст (Order of Bravery) ribbon bar awarded to Dudo Montiljo on April 1, 1949, in recognition for his efforts as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945. The medal was instituted on August 15, 1943, and awarded to both military personnel and civilians for acts of bravery during World War II. The motto of the Yugoslavian partisan movement, “Death to fascism, freedom to the people” is embossed on the face. Dudo lived in Prnjavor, where he worked as a merchant when Yugoslavia was invaded and partitioned by Germany and its allies in April, 194...
Orden Zasluge Za Narod 3rd class awarded to a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7342
- English
- overall: | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Diameter: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Yugoslav Ордена Заслуге за Народ III р. (Order of Merit to the Nation (People), 3rd class), awarded to Vlaimir Carin in recognition of his service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945. The medal was awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and merit in securing and organizing the Yugoslav government and army, and for achievement in the economic, cultural, and social spheres. Vladimir was working as a graphic artist in Zagreb, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied the country on April 6, 1941. Centr...
Blue and white striped ribbon bar for a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7343
- English
- overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Yugoslav Medalja za Hrabrost (Medal for Bravery) ribbon bar, awarded to Vlaimir Carin in recognition of his service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945. The medal was awarded to partisans and civilians for acts of bravery during both peace and wartime. Vladimir was working as a graphic artist in Zagreb when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Zagreb, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. After the invasion, Vladimir fled to Split, where he was captured by ...
Medalja za Hrabrost awarded to a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7344
- English
- overall: Height: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Yugoslav Medalja za Hrabrost (Medal for Bravery), awarded to Vlaimir Carin in recognition of his service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945. The medal was awarded to partisans and civilians for acts of bravery during both peace and wartime. Vladimir was working as a graphic artist in Zagreb when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Zagreb, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. After the invasion, Vladimir fled to Split, where he was captured by the Italian...
Medalja za Hrabrost awarded to a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7345
- English
- overall: Height: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Yugoslav Medalja za Hrabrost (Medal for Bravery) ribbon bar, awarded to a Yugoslav partisan fighter. The medal was instituted on August 15, 1943, and awarded to both partisans and civilians in peace and wartime for acts of bravery. The face features an image of a uniformed partisan soldier. On April 6, 1941, Germany and its allies, Italy, Hungary and Bulgaria invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. Many Jews and ethnic minorities were persecuted and targeted by the authorities with many sent to camps or killed. In the face of this brutality, local populations formed resistance groups to combat ...
Orden Zasluge Za Narod 3rd class awarded to a Yugoslavian partisan
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn7346
- English
- a: Depth: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Diameter: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) b: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) c: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Depth: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Yugoslav Ордена Заслуге за Народ III р. (Order of Merit to the Nation (People), 3rd class), awarded to Dudo Montiljo on April 1, 1949, in recognition of his service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945. The medal was awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and merit in securing and organizing the Yugoslav government and army, and for achievement in the economic, cultural and social spheres. Dudo lived in Prnjavor, where he worked as a merchant when Yugoslavia was invaded and partitioned by Germany and its allies in Apr...
Dudo Montiljo papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn76667
- English
- folders 6
- Updated 8 months ago
The Dudo Montiljo papers consist of certificates, identification papers, medical records, and photographs documenting Montiljo’s service with the Yugoslav partisans during World War II, the wounds he received, his service awards and medals, a damaged gun claimed as a war trophy during the war, and trees he planted in the Martyrs’ Forest in Israel in honor of his mother, brothers, and sisters.