{"product_id":"holocaust-survivor-presentation-award-dr-sol-messinger-s-s-st-louis-survi","title":"Holocaust Survivor Presentation Award – Dr. Sol Messinger – S.S. St. Louis Survi","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eUp for sale is an incredibly rare and historically meaningful presentation piece awarded to Dr. Sol Messinger, a Holocaust survivor with a documented and powerful life story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis sculpture was presented in recognition of his generous support of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. It is housed in a clear acrylic display case with a wooden base and engraved plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e🕊️ Historical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDr. Sol Messinger was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBorn in Berlin, Germany in 1932\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA passenger aboard the S.S. St. Louis, the ship carrying Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eForced to return to Europe after being denied entry to multiple countries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWent into hiding in France during World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eRescued in 1942 by a Jewish aid organization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eLater immigrated to the United States, settling in Buffalo, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis piece represents not just recognition—but survival, resilience, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e📌 Item Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eJudaica-style sculptural piece (Menorah-inspired design)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEncased in acrylic display cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWooden base with engraved brass plaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInscription reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e“Presented to Dr. Sol Messinger for your generous support of Yad Vashem”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eExcellent display presence⚠️ Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eMinor wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e📈 Why This Piece Matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eItems directly tied to Holocaust survivors—especially those connected to the S.S. St. Louis—are historically significant and increasingly sought after by collectors, institutions, and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis is more than a collectible. It is a preserved story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Daily Findz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50978441035943,"sku":"A7-8","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/6010\/6663\/files\/57_d0926d29-bd32-4b22-ad56-a89bdec38ce5.jpg?v=1784032250","url":"https:\/\/mydailyfindz.com\/products\/holocaust-survivor-presentation-award-dr-sol-messinger-s-s-st-louis-survi","provider":"My Daily Findz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}