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War Merit Cross

Object | Accession Number: 1995.142.4 a-b
1995.142.4_a front War Merit Cross Click to enlarge 1995.142.4_a back War Merit Cross Click to enlarge 1995.142.4_b front War Merit Cross Click to enlarge 1995.142.4_b back War Merit Cross Click to enlarge
Language
German
Classification
Military Insignia
Category
Medals
Object Type
Medals, German (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of John Bolton

About This Object

Physical Description
iron cross with two swords bisecting it; wreath and swastica at center; metal ring at top, verso, date "1939" in center
b= envelope
Dimensions
overall: Height: 38.740 inches (98.4 cm) | Width: 0.980 inches (2.489 cm)
Materials
overall : metal

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by John F. Bolton.

Rights and Restrictions

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

 
Record last modified: 2022-07-28 18:22:45
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