Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

World War I - US - JWB - Locket that Opens

Opening: $150
Unsold
Locket that opens made of molten bronze. US, first half of 20th century. On its face, the shape of a Magen David and the letters J.W.B. - a welfare organization for religious affairs established in 1917, for the benefit of Jewish soldiers in the American army: drafting rabbis for army service, providing Jewish Houses of Prayer, prayer books, etc. The organization existed until 1941. Two photographs are glued inside. 3.2x4.5cm. Fair-good condition. Many oxidation damages.
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