Israeli badge, can anyone read Hebrew? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

High Wood · #1 22-07-17, 07:03 AM

I am not sure if this badge is military as it looks as if the man is wearing boxing gloves. It appears to have a Hebrew title at the bottom and I would appreciate it if anyone could translate it for me.

The badge appears to have some age and was purchased in an antique shop in Hampshire.

Jerusalem-button · #2 23-07-17, 05:09 AM

Hello from Jerusalem

The hebrew word on this item is " Hapoel" which is one of the oldest sport organisation in Israel. Founded in 1926 with communist inspiration, this item shows the sickle and hammer and a boxer.

JerryBB · #3 23-07-17, 08:59 AM

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High Wood · #4 23-07-17, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerusalem-button

Hello from Jerusalem

The hebrew word on this item is " Hapoel" which is one of the oldest sport organisation in Israel. Founded in 1926 with communist inspiration, this item shows the sickle and hammer and a boxer.

Many thanks for the identification. I can now see the sickle. I had originally thought the curve of the sickle blade represented the movement of the man's arm as if he was using a sling shot. I was clearly over thinking it as I assumed it represented David fighting Goliath. I couldn't work out why David was wearing boxing gloves.

Best wishes,

Simon.

Mike B · #5 25-07-17, 06:47 AM

Great to have expert advice from all around the world - available through this forum.
Mike