German dagger and sheath acquired by an American soldier

Identifier
irn9760
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1995.39.2 a-b
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn9760

Extent and Medium

a: Height: 14.500 inches (36.83 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)

Archival History

The dagger and case were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by Ruby and Jesse Goldman.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Jesse and Ruby Goldman

Scope and Content

German dagger and case brought back after the war by Ruby Goldman's father.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

a. Brown dagger b. Metal sheath

Subjects

  • Soldiers--United States--Germany.

Genre

  • Object
  • Weapons
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