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Lot 50208LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50208LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

IDF 'Fitness Badge' ("Ot HaKosher") silver class, circa. 1950's; not maker-marked (probably Shmuel Kretchmer); 16mm, 2.4g. Solid-backed w/safety-pin reverse; depicts soldier in 1950's battledress 'charging' forward w/bayonetted rifle. Formally known as 'Badge of Physical Fitness', was awarded in two classes - 'silver', for exceptional performance & 'bronze' for average performance in physical fitness test performed during basic training. Test included running + an obstacle course in full kit. Scarce in such detailed, clear appearance; worn on the right pocket-flap of the tunic.

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Lot 50203LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50203LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Tunic emblem of the paratroop corps of the IDF, circa. 1960's-70's; size: 30.5x10mm; weight: 0.8g.

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Lot 50204LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50204LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

113th "Hornet" Squadron of the IAF emblem pin, size: 1.95cm; weight: 3.4g. The 113th is a combat helicopter squadron, established in 1955 as the IAF's 2nd jet squadron. It existed from 1955-1987 and re-established again in 1990 as a helicopter squadron. Its emblem is based on that of the French squadron - the Escadrille SPA 89 Guêpe Escadron de chasse 1/12 Cambrésis - which flew the Dassault Ouragans, the 113th's first aircraft.

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Lot 50205LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50205LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Emblem pin of the 105th "Scorpion" Squadron of the IAF; weight: 1.85g. The 105th is a combat aircraft squadron based at the Hatzor airfield. It was established in 1950 as an advanced training wing of the IAF's first combat squadron, the 101st; by the end of that year the 105th was made a squadron of its own, flying P51 Mustangs and Spitfires.

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Lot 50206LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50206LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Emblem pin of the 119th "Bat" Squadron of the IAF; weight: 1.5g. The 119th is a combat aircraft squadron based at the Ramon airfield. It was established in 1955 as a nighttime squadron flying British Meteors.

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Lot 50201LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50201LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Early hat pin for officer of the Israeli Navy, c. 1948-early 1950's; 1.35g.

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Lot 50207LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50207LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

First Master Sergeant (field force) rank wrist badge with twin screw back, c. 1950's; 11.7g. With red plastic backing; this type of rank badge could also have been worn on a wrist-strap.

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Lot 50202LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50202LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Hat emblem of the Israeli Navy, circa. 1950's-60's, with safety-pin back - normally worn on "Donald Duck" sailor hats; weight: 1.95g.

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Lot 50197LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50197LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Early version of IDF Supply Corps emblem hat-badge with screw-back, c.1948-1950's; 6.4g.Tip of sword bent in, probably by wearer.

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Lot 50198LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria  -  Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Lot 50198LA - Militaria > Israeli militaria - Historama Historama Autumn Mail Auction #5

Tunic pin of the IDF armoured corps, circa. early1950's; weight: 0.9g.

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