Medal - In Memory of Polish Jewry

€193,425.00
LocationIsrael
Year1989
Type› Tokens
CompositionTombac
Weight98 g
Diameter59 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeState emblem with words `STATE OF ISRAEL` to the right in Hebrew and to the left in English.
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL
Period
NoticeNathan Karp, Tidhar Dagan
Reference(s) ICMC#15155593
Obverse descriptionThe words `Polish Jewry` in Hebrew are formed by desecrated Jewish tombstones. In the background is a burning Jewish village, a lit Menorah and a fleeing refugee. Wording in Hebrew & English along the circumference.
Obverse lettering????? ??????? ????? ?????? ?`?, ? ????? ????? SAW YOU WELTERING IN YOUR BLOOD Ezekiel 16;6
(Translation: Polish Jewry)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionJewish village in Poland with its typical folk characters. To the right, depiction of a refugee, a symbol of the Wandering Jew, fleeing eastward, suggesting longing for the Land of Israel. Text along the circumference in Hebrew & English.
Reverse lettering???? ????? ????? IN MEMORY OF POLISH JEWRY
Reverse script
EngraverMoshe Hecht, Tel Aviv, Israel
MintageND (1989)  - -
Catalog ID4345461540
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