Lot 408
Large and Varied Collection of More than a Thousand Pins – Organizations, Political Movements, Military and More
Large, varied collection of approx. 1700 pins. Israel and elsewhere, [the 20th century].
The large collection contains pins and additional items that represent organizations, political movements, governmental and private agencies, various events and more throughout the 20th century.
The collection contains pins by Zionist organizations such as the JNF and Keren HaYesod; various Zionist and political movements, among them Betar, "HaMizrachi", "Agudat Yisrael", the "Cherut" Movement and more; youth movements such as "Bnei Akiva" and "HaShomer HaTza'ir"; charity organization, aid organizations and social organizations such as the "Red Cross", "Magen David Adom", "Ort" and "WIZO"; the Knesset; cities, regional councils and many settlements; workers' councils; various orchestras in Israel; the UN; and more.
In addition, the collection contains pins and ranks of the IDF and military pins, buttons and badges of foreign countries – Britain, Lebanon, Egyps and more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Morton Leventhal Collection, New-York.
