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Jewish Ghetto badge from the Vilna Ghetto

Object | Accession Number: 1995.89.1090

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    Jewish Ghetto badge from the Vilna Ghetto

    Overview

    Brief Narrative
    These identification badges were introduced by German authorities and were worn by everyone in the Wilna (Vilna) Ghetto.
    Date
    use:  1941-1944
    Geography
    use: Vilna Ghetto (Vilnius, Wilno); Vilna (Poland)
    Credit Line
    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection
    Markings
    front, within Star of David, stamped : W G / Nr / 7818 / M

    Physical Details

    Classification
    Identifying Artifacts
    Category
    Badges
    Object Type
    Badges (lcsh)
    Physical Description
    Circular metal badge with embossed Star of David, which contains imprinted letters and numbers. There are two circular perforations along top edge, likely suspension holes so the badge could be worn.
    Dimensions
    overall: | Diameter: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
    Materials
    overall : metal

    Rights & Restrictions

    Conditions on Access
    No restrictions on access
    Conditions on Use
    No restrictions on use

    Keywords & Subjects

    Geographic Name
    Vilna (Poland)

    Administrative Notes

    Provenance
    The badge was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995.
    Record last modified:
    2023-11-08 14:28:11
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