Bullet shell picked up by American military personnel in Germany during the Second World War
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Width: 3.120 inches (7.925 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
Archival History
The bullet was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1994 by Marty Bak, the son of Anthony Frank Bak.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Marty Bak In memory of my father who served the US Army in Europe during WWII and obtained these shells from a German Soldier, his name was Anthony Frank Bak. I also donate these shells in memory of my fiancee Mary Anne Bierley.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Copper (?) casing, rounded wood tip; "dummy" bullet.
Genre
- Object
- Weapons
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