Israel Official State Medal "Remembrance Day For Defense Forces Fallen" 1963 Bronze (not sold to public)
Description:
In 1963, close to the 15th Independence Anniversary, a medal was issued to commemorate those who fell in the War of Independence. The medal was awarded by the Defense Ministry to the families of the fallen.
Obverse:
The obverse depicts a stylized olive branch. To the right, in a rectangle with rounded corners, the image of a kneeling man planting an olive tree and a woman holding an infant, that also appears on the Liberation medals issued in 1958 and 1962, and the words "Israel liberated" near the rim. To the left the words "In memory of the combatants who fell for her freedom, Ministry of Defense".
Reverse:
On the reverse is a chain symbolizing bondage, to the right the reverse of a Roman coin depicted on the Liberation medals flanked by the words "Judaea captive 3830 [70 AD]. To the left: Remembrance Day for the IDF fallen,5723 [1963]".
Edge:
The emblem of the State of Israel, the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English, Department for Commemorating the Soldier.
Metal: Bronze Diameter: 59mm Weight: 120gm
Mintage: 6,996.
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