Pendant in the shape of the emblem of the Jewish Brigade 1st Camouflage Company, [1940s]. Pendant in the shape of a Magen David, in its center a wolf in a lamb's fur (camouflage).
The 1st Camouflage Company was established in Cairo in May 1942. The commander was Major Eliezer Aharonov. Jewish and British soldiers served in this company. It acted along the El-Alamein line, conducted camouflage courses, built dummy bridges, artillery embankments etc. Acted in Libya and in November 1943 was moved to Italy. When the war ended this company assisted Jewish refugees in Bari. The company was dismantled at the beginning of 1946. Maximum size: 2 cm. Very good condition. Rare.