**Lance Corporal Weisz Manager Champion Boxer of Jewish Legion Ben Rutstein Real Photo Postcard**
The Jewish Legion, comprising several battalions of the Royal Fusiliers within the British Army, was formed during World War I from Jewish volunteers worldwide. These soldiers, driven by Zionist ideals and the aspiration for a Jewish homeland, actively participated in the British effort to liberate Palestine from Ottoman rule, particularly distinguishing themselves in the Palestine Campaign from 1917-1918.
This postcard, depicting a "Champion Boxer" and his "Manager" from the Jewish Legion, offers a glimpse into the internal life and camaraderie within these unique military units. Such regimental sports activities served to boost morale and foster a sense of community among soldiers who were fighting not only for the British Empire but also for a nascent national cause, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape and the early aspirations for Jewish self-determination in the early 20th century.
This postcard, depicting a "Champion Boxer" and his "Manager" from the Jewish Legion, offers a glimpse into the internal life and camaraderie within these unique military units. Such regimental sports activities served to boost morale and foster a sense of community among soldiers who were fighting not only for the British Empire but also for a nascent national cause, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape and the early aspirations for Jewish self-determination in the early 20th century.
