Palestine: Arab-revolt era "Kofer ha'Yishuv" female donor ring, 1938-1939; 2.1cm; 2.2g. Between 1938-48 the Jewish community in Palestine instituted self-defence fund-raising program (Kofer Ha'Yishuv - 'Community Levy'), a non-voluntary levy self-imposed on the Jews - on imports, entertainment, drinks, & even as imposed contributions during key Jewish holidays (evaders faced "honor courts"). Residents were encouraged to donate items of precious metals (an initiative called "Matat Takhshitim" - giving of jewelry), in exchange for which they would receive a 'token' - a ring, a pin, a document.
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This lot is being offered in a buy or bid sale format, whose initial buyout price is: $225. This price will rise by about 5-10% for every new bid received once the bid level passes the midway mark between the starting bid price and the initial buyout price. In such cases please check the latest buyout price on our homesite or contact us.
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Product Tags: Mandatory Palestinian Jewelry/Broach/Accessory/Silverware, Political, Economic, Security and Israeliana from Palestine Mandate and from 1936-39 Arab Revolt, 20th Century, 1930s, 1929-1939 5th Aliya,