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    Title

  • World War I medals owned by Ernest Weinman

  • Physical Description

    2 medals : various metals, silk ; varies, + box

  • Date

    circa 1918-1934

  • Summary

    2024.66a: World War I Iron Cross, second class. Medal in the shape of a cross is all black, with a crown "W", and date 1914 on the recto side. Medal has "FW", crown, leaves, and date 1813 on the verso side.

    2024.66b: Pin or brooch medal with a rosette design and a black button in the center with a star shape (possibly a Magen David).

  • Subject

    World War, 1914-1918, Medals; Badges

  • Genre

    Military decorations

  • Medium

    Objects; Accessories; Medals

  • Part Of

    Arthur Abt and Lottie Seligmann Weinman Abt collection,, AR 25982

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Biographical/Historical Information

Two World War I military medals awarded to Ernest Weinman.

Ernest Weinman (1890-1973) served in World War I. He married Franziska Seligmann (née Heine) in 1930 and became the stepfather to Franziska's two children, Lottie and Herbert. Anticipating the danger that Nazis posed for Jews, Ernest brought Lottie to Chicago in 1934 to look for opportunities there. He left his stepdaughter with relatives, returned to Germany to close the family business, and brought Lottie's mother and younger brother to Chicago one year later.

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Citation

World War I medals owned by Ernest Weinman, Leo Baeck Institute, 2024.66a-b.