Lot 17
Embroidered Band – Jewish Legion – World War I
Three-striped band (blue, white and gold). Embroidered with the legend "Bead Kvod Amenu" [for the honor of our people] and two Stars of David. Narrow bands for tying are sewn to the sides. [1910s or early 1920s].
Presumably, this band belonged to a soldier in the Jewish Legion. The colors of the band are identical to the colors of the flag of the "HaRishon LeYehuda" (First Judeans) battalion of the Jewish Legion and the embroidered slogan echoes the slogan of the battalion – "Bead Amenu uBead Artzenu" (a slogan chosen by Ze'ev Jabotinsky).
Approx. 88X2.5 cm (including tying bands). Good condition. Stains. Minor blemishes.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
