World War I Iron Cross medal awarded to a Jewish veteran for bravery
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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.
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Ruth Kraemer, the cousin of Ernst Rothschild.
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World War I Iron Cross medal awarded to a Jewish veteran for bravery
overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 2.010 inches (5.105 cm)
World War I Iron Cross 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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Medal with an iron cross in the center and a crown above. On bow surrounding the iron cross,"BAD.LEIB, GRENDA, VEREIN, FREIBURG" Clasp on the back.