(WORLD WAR).

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 311

(WORLD WAR).

“Garrison Companies - Soldiers of 1915-1918: To the Flag!” Foreground depicts a middle-aged man dressed in military uniform with “Palestine” epaulette, against silhouette of his earlier self as a Jewish Legion soldier and member of the British Royal Garrison Artillery. Designed by Yosef. 38.25 x 26.5 inches.

Tel Aviv, c. 1940:

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $2,600

Haganah recruitment poster encouraging World War I veterans to join the cause. Formed in 1920, the Haganah was a Jewish military organization in what was then British Palestine and which later became the core of the Israel Defense Forces following the country’s independence.