Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

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

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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.
Maps,Travels to Palestine, Photography, Postcards and Graphics,
Maps,Travels to Palestine, Photography, Postcards and Graphics,