Star of David badge with Jude printed in the center

Object | Accession Number: 1997.3.1

Date: 1941 (issue)
Language: German
Classification: Identifying Artifacts
Category: Badges
Object Type: Star of David badges (lcsh)
Credit Line: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Hilda Kahan

Physical Description: Yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David stiched to black cloth backing. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has German text in the center.
Dimensions: overall : 3.625 x 2.375 in. (9.208 x 6.032 cm.)
Materials: overall : cloth, dye, ink
Markings: front, center, black ink : Jude [Jew]
Legal Status: Permanent Collection
Provenance: The Star of David badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1997 by Hilda Kahan.
Conditions on Access: No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use: No restrictions on use
: Record last modified: 2018-01-11 14:24:13
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Also in Hilda Kahan family collection

The collection consists of two Star of David badges and documents relating to the experiences of the family of Hilda Kahan during the Holocaust in Germany.

Date: 1941