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Jewish Brigade – Shoulder Title Ḥi’l (Jewish Fighting Force) - Original World War II–era shoulder title of the Jewish Brigade Group (Ḥi’l – Jewish Fighting Force) in the British Army. Khaki canvas background with white embroidered text: JEWISH BRIGADE GROUP and the Hebrew initials חי׳ל. Material: Embroidered khaki canvas Color: Khaki with white stitching Dimensions: 2.5 × 11.5 cm Reverse: Coarse natural cloth backing Condition: Very good, with minor fraying and light wear consistent with wartime use This shoulder title was worn on the upper sleeve of uniforms of soldiers of the Jewish Brigade Group — the first official Jewish military formation under the British Army, active in Italy and across Europe between 1944 and 1946. Items from the collections of Jacob Yablok - VirtualJewishmuseum.com.