Silver brooch from the Łódź Ghetto - food ration card 1941, German occupation

You are presented with an extremely rare and moving historical artifact – a silver brooch originating from the Łódź Ghetto (Litzmannstadt Getto), dated to around 1941. This unique item is a material testament to a tragic era, depicting in miniature relief a food ration card – a symbol of the struggle for survival, hunger, and German extermination policy.

The brooch was likely made by a Jewish craftsman in a ghetto workshop. Its creation in silver, a valuable material even in those terrible conditions, may indicate a commission or barter within the ghetto. The depiction of a food ration card, which determined the allocation of starvation rations, carries a deeply symbolic and probably commemorative meaning. It may have commemorated a specific person, event, or been an expression of silent resistance and a desire to record the reality of the ghetto.

Collector and historical value:

• Unique document of the era: Belonging to the category of so-called "ghetto art" or everyday objects produced in the ghetto. This is not only jewelry but above all a material trace of history.
• Rarity: Items of this type, especially those marked with a specific place and time, are extremely rare on the collector market.
• Context of the Łódź Ghetto: The longest-lasting ghetto in occupied Polish lands, known for forced labor and horrific living conditions. Every artifact originating from there has enormous documentary weight.
• State of preservation: The brooch has been preserved in a condition consistent with its age and origin, which adds to its authenticity.

This item is an offer for advanced collectors of Judaica, artifacts related to World War II and the Holocaust, as well as for museums and institutions dedicated to commemorating history. It is an investment in memory and a unique object for the most serious collections.