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Stone Carvings - Italian Prisoner of war in Palestine, Latrun Detention Camp Lot of 2 stone carvings made by an Italian prisoner of war in Palestine, Latrun, 1941. One is carved with the image of Rachel's tomb and the other is engraved with the badge of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Bothe are inscribed in English and Italian: "Ricardo Prigionieri Di Guerra Italiani, Latrun (Palestina) 4/6/41" and "Ricardo, Prisoner of War, 15.2.1941, Palestine". Dimensions: 12X14.5-18X23 cm. Minor wear.

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Stone Carvings - Italian Prisoner of war in Palestine, Latrun Detention Camp Lot of 2 stone carvings made by an Italian prisoner of war in Palestine, Latrun, 1941. One is carved with the image of Rachel's tomb and the other is engraved with the badge of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Bothe are inscribed in English and Italian: "Ricardo Prigionieri Di Guerra Italiani, Latrun (Palestina) 4/6/41" and "Ricardo, Prisoner of War, 15.2.1941, Palestine". Dimensions: 12X14.5-18X23 cm. Minor wear.

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