Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 non-combatant veteran service medal

Identifier
irn9003
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1995.123.2
Dates
1 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1918
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)

Creator(s)

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by Martin Harth, the son of Meier Harth.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Martin Harth and Rachel Harth

Scope and Content

Medal received by German veteran of First World War; Received by Meier Harth, who served in the German Army the First World War and was honored with this medal in Geissen, Germany, in March 1935.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

dark brown in a cross shape, imprinted "1914/1918" in center; attached to black, red and white striped ribbon

"In the name of the Fuhrer and the Reichskaenzler, the Cross of Honor for War Participants was bestowed upon the Tailor Meier Harth in Giessen, according to the order on July 13, 1934 in memory of the World War 1914/1918, which was founded by the Reichs President Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenberg."

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.