Medal - In Memory of Polish Jewry

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LocationIsrael
Year1989
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight60 g
Diameter50 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgeState emblem with the words `STATE OF ISRAEL` in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number
Period
NoticeNathan Karp, Tidhar Dagan
Reference(s) ICMC#25155503
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. Along the circumference the words `SAW YOU WELTERING IN YOUR BLOOD` and the source `Ezekiel 16:6` in Hebrew above and in English below.
Obverse letteringואראך מתבוססת בדמיך יחזקאל ט"ז, ו  יהדות פולין  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. Along the circumference, the words ` IN MEMORY OF POLISH JEWRY`, above in Hebrew and below in English.
Reverse letteringלזכר יהדות פולין  IN MEMORY OF POLISH JEWRY
Reverse script
EngraverMoshe Hecht, Tel Aviv, Israel
MintageND (1989)  - -
Catalog ID6484206730
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