Object numberM2013/056:003
DescriptionHat badge (see image M2013/054e) and Czech Legion badge mounted to a padded piece of blue fabric mounted on card.
Henry Klas (born Jindrich Kohn) escaped Czechoslovakia making his way to France where he joined the French Foreign Legion. He then joined the Czech Brigade under the British. In England, Henry was reunited with Rose Wollitzer (they knew each other from back home) and soon married. After the war, the Klas’ returned to Czechoslovakia where their daughter Miriam was born but soon left due to the Russian occupation. The family arrived in Australia in 1949.
Henry Klas (born Jindrich Kohn) escaped Czechoslovakia making his way to France where he joined the French Foreign Legion. He then joined the Czech Brigade under the British. In England, Henry was reunited with Rose Wollitzer (they knew each other from back home) and soon married. After the war, the Klas’ returned to Czechoslovakia where their daughter Miriam was born but soon left due to the Russian occupation. The family arrived in Australia in 1949.
SubjectJews in military, soldiers, D-Day
Object namebadges
Dimensions
- width: 63.00 mm
height: 105.00 mm
depth: 10.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Rose Klas