Rabbi Herzog served as Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of the Land of Israel from 1936, and, after the founding of the State of Israel in 1948, he became its first chief rabbi until his death in 1959.
A piece of Jewish and Israeli history is now up for sale: the iconic top hat worn by Rabbi Yitzhak Isaac HaLevi Herzog, the first Ashkenazi chief rabbi of the State of Israel.
The hat is being auctioned by Winner’s Auction House in Jerusalem, with bidding set to begin at $800 on Sunday, Ynet reports.
Crafted by the prestigious London firm Scott & Co, the hat is more than just a fashion item. The company, renowned for crafting hats for the British royal family and notable figures such as Winston Churchill, produced this high-quality felt hat, which remains remarkably well preserved.