Online Auction 05 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Israel Navy Ship "Eilat" – Flag and Printed Ribbon

Opening: $100
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Two items which belonged to "Eilat": *Printed ribbon with the inscription Israel Navy Ship "Eilat", and the naval insignia in the center. Blue stripes on both sides. * Triangular flag with the naval insignia and the inscription "Israel Defense Forces, Navy" on blue background. On the base of the flag is a blue triangle with a Star of David in the center.
Over the years the Israeli navy had 4 vessels by the name of "Eilat". The items offered probably belonged to the destroyer Eilat K-40. The destroyer served the Israeli navy between 1956 and October 1967 when it was attacked by Egyptian missile ships near the shores of Port Said during a security mission which lead to its sinking.
Size and condition vary. Folds, some holes.
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture