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Jewish badge from Belgium

Distinctive Jewish badge (yellow star) that the Jews of Belgium were forced to wear on their clothing by order of the German authorities.

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Jewish badge belonged to Efraim (Alfred) Stroch who fled to Belgium from Vienna after the outbreak of war.

Jewish badge belonged to Efraim (Alfred) Stroch who fled to Belgium from Vienna after the outbreak of war.

Belgian Jews wearing the yellow star on their clothes

Belgian Jews wearing the yellow star on their clothes

A directive regarding the wearing of the yellow star was announced in Belgium on 27 May 1942 and came into effect on 3 June 1942. The badge was a yellow star with the letter "J" in the center. It was worn on the chest on the left side. Jews were also required to carry an identification card stamped with the word "Jew" in Flemish and in French.

Jewish badge belonged to Efraim (Alfred) Stroch who fled to Belgium from Vienna after the outbreak of war.
Jewish badge belonged to Efraim (Alfred) Stroch who fled to Belgium from Vienna after the outbreak of war.
Belgian Jews wearing the yellow star on their clothes
Belgian Jews wearing the yellow star on their clothes
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