Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Pin – Camouflage Company of the British Army
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
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Emblem of the British Army 1st Camouflage Company, [1940s].
Magen David-shaped pin with a wolf in a lamb's fur (signifying camouflage) in the center, standing on a green and red pedestal.
The 1ST Camouflage Company was established in Cairo in May 1942. The commander was Major Eliezer Aharonov. Jewish and British soldiers served in this company. It acted along the El-Alamein line, conducted camouflage courses, built dummy bridges, artillery embankments etc. Acted in Libya and in November 1943 was moved to Italy. When the war ended this company assisted Jewish refugees in Bari. The company was dismantled at the beginning of 1946.
2 cm. Good condition.
Magen David-shaped pin with a wolf in a lamb's fur (signifying camouflage) in the center, standing on a green and red pedestal.
The 1ST Camouflage Company was established in Cairo in May 1942. The commander was Major Eliezer Aharonov. Jewish and British soldiers served in this company. It acted along the El-Alamein line, conducted camouflage courses, built dummy bridges, artillery embankments etc. Acted in Libya and in November 1943 was moved to Italy. When the war ended this company assisted Jewish refugees in Bari. The company was dismantled at the beginning of 1946.
2 cm. Good condition.
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