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Pin issued to members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans for service during World War II

Object | Accession Number: 2000.266.1
2000.266.1 front Pin issued to members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans for service during World War II Click to enlarge
Classification
Jewelry
Category
Pins (Jewelry)
Object Type
Brooches (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Adria Moskowitz

About This Object

Physical Description
Circular form constructed of metal; Star of David surrounded by wreath; at center of Star of David is eagle surrounded by lettering that reads "JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF U.S."; below Star of David surrounded by light blue emanel background is lettering that reads "LADIES AUXILIARY"; attached to verso is clasp and straight pin.
Dimensions
overall: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
Materials
overall : metal, enamel
Contributor
Subject: Tillie Fein

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Adria Moskowitz.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
No restrictions on use
 
Record last modified: 2020-06-30 09:20:38
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