us-005578-irn92225-irn3405
archival history: The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Ruth Kraemer, the cousin of Ernst Rothschild.
has record set type: Item
scope and content: World War I medal awarded to Ernst Rothschild for bravery during World War I. Ernst, who was Jewish, later emigrated to the United States.
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record resource extent: overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
has or had holder: us-005578
has end date: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/dates/1918-12-31
physical characteristics and technical requirements: Medal with a wreath containing crossed swords and a helmet. Clasp on the back.
has or had identifier: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/units/us-005578-irn92225-irn3405/alternateIDs/1
is or was included in: us-005578-irn92225
conditions of use: No restrictions on use
biographical history: Ernst Rothschild, who was Jewish, was born in Michelstadt (Hessen), Germany. He served in the German Army during World War I (1914-1918) and was awarded several medals for bravery. His twin brother was killed in battle during that war. Ernst later emigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco, California, where he died.
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type: RecordSet
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identifier: irn3405
title: World War I medal awarded to a Jewish veteran for bravery
has beginning date: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/dates/1914-01-01