Israel State Award Official Medal "The Fourth Israel Festival" 5724-1964

Description:

The fourth Festival medal is the sixth in the series related to music. Two were issued previously in connection with the two harp competitions in Jerusalem in 5719 and 5722 (1959 and 1962) while three others were issued in connection with the annual festivals in 5721, 5722 and 5723 (1961, 1962, and 1963).

Obverse
In the center, towards the left, an inscription in raised letters and over three lines: "The Israel Festival 5724". Towards the right, the Festival emblem and in smaller letters "The Israel Festival 1964" in English.

Reverse
Four incuse irregular squares. In the top one the State emblem in raised form. In the lower one, a theatrical mask. In the left, a four string harp. One large square bears the inscription: "Presented to (space for name) by the Israel Festival Committee" in English.

Edge

The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.

Metal: Bronze/Tombac; Diameter: 59 mm; Weight: 100gm.

Quantity Issued: 3,911 medals.

Issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.

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