Conscription notice for fortification works during the Israeli War of...

Conscription notice for fortification works during the Israeli War of Independence

"To the Citizen in the State of Israel" - Proclamation with dotted letters calling to join auxiliary roles in the War of Independence. September 8, 1948: "The young are at the front and fighting the enemy, the elders are called to responsibilities of great importance in auxiliary roles no less valuable to the outcomes of our war".

The proclamation addresses mainly the elders not fighting at the front to take on auxiliary roles: "You will establish a position for the man at the front, protected from the enemy's bullets and shells, and from which he will control the spaces of the front... Only by going to the front lines will you feel a true sense of partnership with our forces at the front in their war against the enemy, accept the order as befits the son of a fighting people, encourage your friends to fulfill it with faith and confidence in our victory. The Fortifications Department near the District Headquarters".

23x16 cm. Very good condition.