Embroidered memorabilia from Palestine

After World War I, the Ottoman Empire was defeated, and the League of Nations assigned the administration of Palestine to Britain. Palestine was under British mandate from 1922 until 1948, and Australian forces were part of the Allied efforts in the Middle East. 

These embroideries were souvenirs bought by British and Australian soldiers serving in the Mediterranean and Middle East during World War II.  They were highly sought after due to their colourful designs and the ease with which they could be folded and mailed home to family members.