World War I ribbon awarded to a Jewish veteran for bravery
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
Creator(s)
- Ernst Rothschild (Subject)
Biographical History
Ernst Rothschild, who was Jewish, was born in Michelstadt (Hessen), Germany. He served in the German Army during World War I (1914-1918) and was awarded several medals for bravery. His twin brother was killed in battle during that war. Ernst later emigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco, California, where he died.
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Ruth Kraemer, the cousin of Ernst Rothschild.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Ruth Kraemer in memory of her cousins Erwin Marx and Ernst Rothschild and of all the victims of the Holocaust
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
World War I ribbon awarded to Ernst Rothschild for bravery during World War I. Ernst, who was Jewish, later emigrated to the United States.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Small rectangular piece of striped silk ribbon.
Subjects
- World War (1914-1918)--Personal narratives, Jewish.
- Jewish soldiers--Germany--Biography.
Genre
- Military Insignia
- Object