Star of David badge with Juif printed in the center
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 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 2014 by Greta Herensztat Wizenberg.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Greta Herensztat Wizenberg
Scope and Content
Star of David badge worn by Greta Herensztat before going into hiding in a convent at the Monastery St. Claire in Nice and Antibes.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
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 French text in the center.
Subjects
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--France--Personal narratives.
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object