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Star of David badge with Jood printed in the center

Object | Accession Number: 1996.151.1 a-b

1996.151.1 front
Star of David badge with Jood printed in the center

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Date: approximately 1942-1945
Language: Dutch
Classification: Identifying Artifacts
Category: Badges
Object Type: Star of David badges (lcsh)
Credit Line: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Martin Rodrigues Pereira

Physical Description: Yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David attached to cardboard backing. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has Dutch text in the center. There are cut guide marks printed around the outside of star.
Dimensions: overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
Materials: overall : cloth, dye, ink, adhesive, cardboard
Markings: front, center, black ink : Jood [Jew]
Legal Status: Permanent Collection
Provenance: The Star of David badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by Dr. Martin Rodrigues Pereira.
Conditions on Access: No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use: No restrictions on use
: Record last modified: 2020-06-30 09:19:51
This page: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn11366

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