A broadside, a circular and a registration form issued by the Aid Committee for Jewish Soldiers (Hilfscomité für Soldaten israelitischer Religion) in Austria, headed by Aharon (Adolf) Jellinek, as part of the committee's fundraising efforts. Vienna, 1866. German.
1. Aufruf an die Israeliten in Österreich [Appeal to the Jews of Austria]. Vienna: H. Engel & Sohn, July 1866.
A broadside issued by the Aid Committee for Jewish Soldiers, stating the number of Jewish soldiers serving in the Austrian army (the Imperial and Royal Army, K.U.K) and describing their special needs and the assistance provided by the committee to soldiers and their families. Ending with a request for donations: "…let us free the soldiers from any agonizing concern about the future, so that they follow the Emperor's flag and our homeland with renewed courage and renewed strength!" (German).
31.5X52.5 cm.
2. Circular issued by the Aid Committee for Jewish Soldiers as part of the committee's fundraising campaign. Vienna: H. Engel & Sohn, [July 1866].
The circular was enclosed with the broadside (no. 1) and is signed in print by the committee president, preacher Rabbi Aharon (Adolf) Jellinek, chairmen Adolf Neustadt and Leopold Stern, the secretary, Simon Szantó, editor of the weekly Die Neuzeit and others.
With a long notation (Italian) on verso, added by the representative of a Jewish organization in Italy (Uniune Patriottica Israelitica di Soccorso), confirming that the circular was delivered to the Jewish community of Trieste, signed by Elio de Morpurgo and dated August 20, 1866.
[1] printed f., folded in half, 30.5 cm.
3. Sammel-Bogen, a blank registration form issued by the Aid Committee for Jewish Soldiers. Designated for filling-in the donors' names, their place of residence and the sum donated. [Vienna, 1866].
24.5X39.5 cm.
Good overall condition. Fold lines and creases. Stains and minor blemishes. Small tears to edges.