Medal, Political

Name/Title

Medal, Political

Entry/Object ID

1992.046.002

Description

Medal, approximately 1 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches in the form of a cross (Petee) with two swords showing the hilt and the top of the blade in a cross-wise fashion. INSCRIPTION: In the middle of the cross are the years "1914 1918" surrounded by a wreath. On the back "7 RV PFORZHEIM" DONOR: Margaret T. Hatch. She received the medal from Dr. George Loewenstein. SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE: Dr. Loewenstein who was the doctor on the island from 1952 - 1958 served in the German army under Keiser Wilhelm in the First World War. Refer to Donor File.