Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Letters Sent to a Jewish Brigade Soldier, 1945-1946
Opening: $250
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Approximately fifty letters and postcards sent to soldier of brigade, Oded Yarkoni, 1945-1946 (several letters from 1930ג€™s). Hebrew and some English.
Sent by family members in Eretz Israel and from friends from various locations: Belgium, Italy, Holland, New York - the majority of writers also served in the Jewish brigade and in their letters they relate their experiences in the military service and the occurrences of the period, along with personal matters. Attached: Special ג€order of the dayג€ as of May 2, 1945, announcing victory in the war (English). * Printed Shana Tova card from brigade. * Humorous collection portraying lifestyle of Sarafand platoon (manuscript). Various sizes and conditions.
Sent by family members in Eretz Israel and from friends from various locations: Belgium, Italy, Holland, New York - the majority of writers also served in the Jewish brigade and in their letters they relate their experiences in the military service and the occurrences of the period, along with personal matters. Attached: Special ג€order of the dayג€ as of May 2, 1945, announcing victory in the war (English). * Printed Shana Tova card from brigade. * Humorous collection portraying lifestyle of Sarafand platoon (manuscript). Various sizes and conditions.
The Jewish Brigade
The Jewish Brigade