Nazi Party badge

Identifier
irn9028
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1995.124.9
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn9028

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)

Creator(s)

  • Zaro Calabrese (Subject)

Biographical History

Zaro Calabrese, a former member of the 3rd US Cavalry Group which was attached to the 4th Armored Division, participated in the liberation of Ohrdruf. He lives in New Milford, N.J.

Archival History

The Nazi Party pin was donated to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by Zaro Calabrese in 1995.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Zaro Calabrese

Scope and Content

Button displaying the Nazi party insignia. Possibly a Gauleiter badge. It was obtained during Zaro Calabrese's service in Europe in WWII.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Shield-shaped, red and white with black swastika in center.

Verso, impressed, "GesGesch" and a "S" in a circle

Genre

  • Identifying Artifacts
  • Object
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