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Jewish Brigade. Broadside, 1943, part o

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Jewish Brigade. Broadside, 1943, part o
Jewish Brigade. Broadside, 1943, part of their struggle for identity during World War II. As part of the British Army, they had been issued "Palestine" cloth insignia for their uniforms. Several soldiers of their unit refused to wear such insignia, and were sentenced to two months hard labor. "These volunteer soldiers...refused to wear this insignia which was given to tens of thousands of Hebrew soldiers as well as a tiny group of Arabs, already deserted...They wish to fight Germany as proud Hebrews rather than anonymous Palestinians...." The British Army agreed to issue such a special insignia. The Jewish Brigade distinguished itself for its actions in Europe and North Africa during the war. Broadside continues, "...an important message was delivered. The Youth of Israel will have to continue the struggle to banish its...anonymity...Recognize Hebrew Army!..." 9 -1/4 x 1 3 -1/2 , printed one side. Issued in Palestine by "National People," a group related to Begin's Irgun. In Hebrew. Fine and rare.