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The Jewish Legions – Historical Questionnaire for Members of the Jewish Legion Prior to Settlement in Eretz Israel Eretz Israel, early 1920s - A rare printed questionnaire intended for members of the Jewish Legion upon completion of their military service, as part of preparations for their absorption and settlement in Eretz Israel. The form contains a long series of numbered questions addressing personal details, place of origin, family status, education, profession, and occupational experience, as well as the ability and willingness to participate in cooperative and economic initiatives, including personal financial investment within organized settlement frameworks. The document reflects the transition from structured military service in the Jewish Legion to the civilian settlement phase, illustrating the institutional and economic planning underlying the absorption of demobilized soldiers in Eretz Israel. Printed in Hebrew and Yiddish, the questionnaire was intended for handwritten completion, with blank lines provided for detailed responses. The reverse side is blank. Dimensions: approx. 37 × 17.5 cm. Condition: Fair to good. Original folds, age toning, light staining, and minor edge wear, consistent with age and functional use.