Star of David badge with a Z for Jew worn by a Yugoslavian Jewish woman

Identifier
irn8925
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1995.108.1
Dates
1 Jan 1941 - 31 Dec 1941
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm)

Archival History

The badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by Erika Reiss Kinel.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Erika Reiss Kinel

Scope and Content

Badge worn by Yugoslavian Jewish woman during the Holocaust; Issued to and worn by Erika Reiss Kinel, 1941. "Z" identified bearer as a Jew.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Circular aluminum badge with a yellow painted background and a black painted Z in the center.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.