Bidspirit auction | Captain Yaakov Hameiri (originally Yaakov

Captain Yaakov Hameiri (originally Yaakov Leib Serudek) of the Science Corps (Hemed). 1- Original rank insignia of Lieutenant Yaakov Hameiri. 2- A pair of beret badges belonging to Captain Yaakov Hameiri. 3- Military service discharge certificate noting two campaign ribbons: the War of Independence and the Sinai Campaign. ***The Science Corps (Hemed) was a defense research and development unit established within the Haganah organization in March 1948. It continued to operate during the early years of the State of Israel and the IDF until its disbandment in 1952. Its first commander was Ephraim Katzir, who later became President of the State of Israel.