Twenty six photographs documenting the soldiers of the Alexandroni Brigade on the day they took the IDF Oath of Allegiance. [June 1948].
The photographs document the IDF Oath of Allegiance ceremony of officers and soldiers of the 33rd battalion of the Alexandroni Brigade, which was held at camp 21 near Beit Lid (today, the "Gur Camp"). Among the photographs: the commander of the Alexandroni Brigade, Dan Even, examining the barrel of a machine gun; a group photograph of the commanders of the battalion; reading the oath at the flag courtyard; the soldiers of the battalion marching or standing in formation; and more.
Handwritten notations on verso of several photographs.
26 photographs, 16 the size of 8X12.5 cm and 10 the size of approx. 6.5X8.5. Good condition.