Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Copper Plaque for Military Ceremonies – 1949 – War of Independence
Opening: $800
Unsold
Copper plaque to be carried on a unit-flag or a flagpole, for the veterans of the War of Independence. 1949.
In the center an inscription "For active service in the War of Independence, 1948-1949", and decorations of a sword, fig leaf, olive tree branch and the emblem of the state; on the reverse the inscription "These nations are more numerous than I; do not fear them" (Hebrew) within two olive tree branches, and a Star of David. Height: 56 cm, width: 43.5 cm. Good condition. Corrosion. Two of the posts connecting the plaque's center to its frame are out of place.
In the center an inscription "For active service in the War of Independence, 1948-1949", and decorations of a sword, fig leaf, olive tree branch and the emblem of the state; on the reverse the inscription "These nations are more numerous than I; do not fear them" (Hebrew) within two olive tree branches, and a Star of David. Height: 56 cm, width: 43.5 cm. Good condition. Corrosion. Two of the posts connecting the plaque's center to its frame are out of place.
Eretz Israel, British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
Eretz Israel, British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel