Certificate given to a donor to the Magbit HaBitachon [Security Fund]. Italy, May 15, 1948.
The emergency "Security Fund" conducted by the "Haganah" was aimed at collecting money to acquire arms and to finance the War of Independence. The caption on the certificate reads, "Per la vita, per l'onore, per las difesa d'Israele" [To Life, Honor and the Defense of Israel]. 34.5x25 cm. Very good condition. Folding-marks, minor creases, a few very minor losses along the margins professionally restored.