Bidspirit auction | Medal – Jewish Brigade, Second


Medal – Jewish Brigade, Second Battalion, 1939–1969 - Commemorative medal marking 30 years of the Jewish Brigade’s formation (1939–1969). At center, the enameled brigade emblem – a blue and white vertical flag with a yellow Star of David enclosing the numeral “2,” denoting the 2nd Battalion. Around it appears the Hebrew inscription “החטיבה היהודית הלוחמת” (“The Jewish Fighting Brigade”) above and “הגדוד השני” (“The Second Battalion”) below, flanked by the years 1939 and 1969. Metal medal with light-toned finish, plain reverse. Diameter: 59 mm. 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.