Auction 014 Online Auction – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
By Kedem
Jun 5, 2018
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 160:

Jewish Soldiers in the British Army – "Shanah Tovah" Greeting Cards

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Jewish Soldiers in the British Army – "Shanah Tovah" Greeting Cards
Eight "Shanah Tovah" greeting cards, from Jewish soldiers who served in the British Army during World War II. 1942-1945.
1. "MiPlugot LeGdudim Leshnat Nitzachon", Rosh Hashanah 1942, Palestinian infantry – 12th company.
2. "Shanah Tovah" greeting card sent to the Teachers Association Center by Aharon Nierenstein, 148th Water Tank Company, Rosh Hashanah, 1943.
3. "Shanah Tovah" greeting card – "Veshavu Banim LeGvulam". Printed in golden ink on the background of the map of Palestine. 18 Palestine Field Survey Map Depot. Rosh Hashanah, 1944.
4. "Shanah Tovah" greeting card – Jewish Soldier Club, Rome. Rosh Hashanh, 1944.
5. Letter of condolences for a fallen soldier, written on the back of a "Shanah Tovah" greeting card. Jewish Drivers Unit no. 178, Rosh Hashanah, 1945, Italy.
6-7. Two greeting cards "Shnat Geula U-Tekumat HaMedinah HaIvrit", Holland, Rosh Hashanah, 1945.
8. "Shanah Tovah" greeting card, from a female-soldier in 531 company, The Auxiliary Territorial Service. Rosh Hashanah, 1945.
9X5.5 cm to 16X11.5 cm. Condition varies.