Star of David badge printed Jude worn by a Jewish prisoner in Terezin
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
Archival History
The Star of David badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015 by William C. Suhler, the grandson-in-law of Karl Hans Bodenstein.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of William C. Suhler
Scope and Content
Star of David badge worn by Karl Hans Bodenstein whle imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has Jude printed in a font resembling Hebrew in the center.
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object