us-005578-irn517379-irn517388
type: RecordSet
physical characterisitics and technical requirements: Oval, gray, cast metal pin, with an eagle extending above the top edge; in its talins is a wreath with a swastika in the center. In the center of the pin is a raised image of a sailing ship on waves. At the bottom, overlapping the border, is a raised image of an anchor. Around the border is raised German text. Back has a metal pin clasp held by 2 soldered guides pinched closed to hold pin.
conditions of access: No restrictions on access
conditions of use: No restrictions on use
date: 1935 May 25-1935 May 26
has or had holder: us-005578
has or had identifier: 1
has or had some members with language: deu
has record set type: Item
history: The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by the University of Mary Washington Galleries.
identifier: irn517388
is or was included in: us-005578-irn517379
record resource extent: overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
results or resulted from: 1
scope and content: Pin commemorating Tag der Deutschen Seefahrt [Day of German Seafaring], a nautical event in 1935. The design features the Reichsadler, an eagle holding a wreath with a swastika in the center. The national emblem of Nazi Germany, it was added to many display items throughout the country.
title: Pin commemorating Tag der Deutschen Seefahrt