Star of David badge with the letter J. acquired by a US pilot
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)
Archival History
The Star of David badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2012 by Sharon Lerman, the daughter of Ben Grobman.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Sharon Lerman
Scope and Content
Star of David badge acquired by Ben Grobman, a US Army glider pilot, in Belgium.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has J. printed in the center. Fanni Gelnard in inscribed in ink on the reverse.
reverse, black ink : Fanni Gelbard
Subjects
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Belgium.
- Soldiers--United States--Biography.
- Jews--Belgium--History--20th century.
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts
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