us-005578-irn92225-irn3408
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identifier: irn3408
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scope and content: World War I ribbon awarded to Ernst Rothschild for bravery during World War I. Ernst, who was Jewish, later emigrated to the United States.
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title: World War I ribbon awarded to a Jewish veteran for bravery
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.
archival history: The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Ruth Kraemer, the cousin of Ernst Rothschild.
record resource extent: overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
physical characteristics and technical requirements: Small rectangular piece of striped silk ribbon.
has beginning date: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/dates/1914-01-01
has end date: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/dates/1918-12-31