Belt upon which Nazi medals and badges are attached

Identifier
irn7058
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1992.67.1 a-b
Dates
1 Jan 1944 - 31 Dec 1946
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 45.625 inches (115.888 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm)

Creator(s)

Archival History

The belt was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1992 by Anna Mendelow, the wife of Harry E. Norman.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Anna Mendelow

Scope and Content

Found by Harry E. Norman while in the service of the Army Signal Corps unit, circa 1944-1946, Germany.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Leather with 29 medals and badges and a silver belt buckle with Nazi eagle and swastika emblem; separated from belt is round metal with image of swastika against a white and red background. a: belt b: detached pin

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.