Bidspirit auction | Jewish Soldier’s Handbook, 1941–1942 (5702)
Jewish Soldier’s Handbook, 1941–1942 (5702) - Published by the National Committee for the Jewish Soldier in Palestine A pocket-size Hebrew handbook printed for Jewish soldiers of the British Army during WWII. It contains basic reference material such as first aid instructions, weapon diagrams, maps, and short educational texts about Zionism and leading figures (e.g. Theodor Herzl and Winston Churchill). Includes a New Year’s greeting for Jewish servicemen and a glossary of Hebrew-English military terms. The back cover notes the publisher. Handwritten notes by an individual soldier appear on some pages. Dimensions: approx. 15 × 10 cm. Softcover, hand-sewn spine. Some pages may be missing. Condition: fair, with age wear and traces of use consistent with wartime service. Items from the collections of Jacob Yablok - VirtualJewishmuseum.com. The items are placed in a quality proactive nylon sleeve and can be easily and safely taken out from the display page. Displayed on a thin cardboard sheet.