Overview
- Brief Narrative
- These identification badges were introduced by German authorities and were worn by everyone in the Wilna (Vilna) Ghetto.
- Date
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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
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Identifying Artifacts
- Category
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Badges
- Object Type
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Badges (lcsh)
- Genre/Form
- Identification tags.
- 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
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- The badge was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995.
- Record last modified:
- 2023-11-08 14:28:11
- This page:
- https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn10088
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