Pennant removed from Dachau concentration camp by a US soldier

Identifier
irn884
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1989.142.1
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 9.880 inches (25.095 cm) | Width: 6.380 inches (16.205 cm)

Archival History

The pennant was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Gil Strauss, the nephew of Morris Rossen.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gil Strauss

Scope and Content

Banner removed from the concentration camp Dachau by a US soldier. Banner was taken from the concentration camp Dachau by Morris Rossen, who was stationed in Europe and present during the liberation of Dachau. [Ref 1] Taken by Morris Rossen (donor's uncle), circa 1945, Dachau concentration camp.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

triangular; screened in full color

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.