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Metal spike from barbed wire fence at Gross Rosen

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Object numberM2025/007:045

TitleMetal spike from barbed wire fence at Gross Rosen

DescriptionLarge metal spike from Gross Rosen concentration camp. The spike would be used to thread through the barbed wire, preventing escape from the camp.

Production periodWorld War II (1939-1945)

Subjectconcentration camps, prisoners

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Materialmetal

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Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum collection, donated by the Kleinlehrer family in memory of Aron and Helen Kleinlehrer. In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.

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