World War II artifacts, 1866, 1934-1945

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1866, 1934-1945
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

World War II artifacts, ms2399, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Third Reich and Nazi tinnies, a Deutsch ist die Saar pin, and medals from World War II dated 1934-1939. The medals include: a Nazi War Merit Cross, West Wall Medal, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and Sudetenland Medal. The collection also includes a Bavaria Cross Military Merit Swords Crown Merenti from 1866, NRA Junior Division Pro Marksman 15 foot medals, and Airborne 101st division lapel pin.

Custodial history:

Gift of Joe Allen McCannon.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

World War II artifacts, ms2399, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.