$1,965.00
Condition: Near Mint
In stock
Product Description: The Yellow Cloth Star of David is a historically significant artifact, representing a deeply impactful period in history. The Yellow Cloth Star of David is crafted from a yellow thicker cotton cloth, this six-pointed star bears the word “Jude” in bold meaning Jew in German. It Is 3 inch in diameter, in correct yellow cloth color and weave, very heavily printed in black. The star has an expertly hand-stitched white backing sewn with in the center a cross has been cut by a tailor on the reverse of the insignia. Which was likely intended to have been used as a ‘portable’ identification that could be pinned to different garments as the need arose, without the need to actually sew the star to the garment. This was a common practice. This Yellow Cloth Star of David is intended for educational purposes, historical exhibits, or as a somber reminder of the past, this item holds profound symbolism. It serves as a powerful tool to foster reflection, preserve the memory of the Holocaust, and educate future generations about the importance of tolerance and remembrance. This item looks to be one that was never used and is in Near mint condition.
Historical Description: The Yellow Cloth Star of David was a forced identification badge imposed by the Third Reich and its collaborators during World War II as part of their persecution of Jewish populations. Beginning in September 1941, Jews in Germany and occupied territories were legally required to wear the yellow star, which featured the word “Jude” (German for Jew) printed in black Gothic-style lettering. The badge was designed to be highly visible, intended to stigmatize, isolate, and dehumanize Jewish individuals, marking them for discrimination, deportation, and ultimately, extermination.
The cloth-backed version of the Yellow Star was typically produced from yellow-dyed fabric, often rough-cut and sewn onto clothing by the wearer. Different regions had variations in design, size, and text, depending on local decrees. Some stars had no text, while others bore translations of “Jew” in different languages.
The enforcement of wearing the Yellow Star was a critical step in the Nazis’ genocidal policies, facilitating the identification and persecution of Jewish communities. Today, surviving examples serve as powerful historical artifacts, providing tangible evidence of the systematic oppression and atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
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