World War 2 Dutch Clothing Worn Jewish Star – World War II-era cloth badge described as a Dutch Jewish identification star intended to be sewn onto clothing. During the German occupation of the Netherlands, Jewish residents were required beginning in 1942 to wear yellow Star of David badges marked “Jood,” the Dutch word for “Jew.” These badges were instruments of persecution, segregation, and identification preceding mass deportations. Due to the historical importance and frequency of reproductions, age, fabric, printing method, stitching, and provenance should be carefully examined.