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Medal - Dr. David de Sola Pool
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Weight | 117 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a finely modelled right-facing bust of Dr. David de Sola Pool wearing clerical robes and a distinctive flat-topped cap. To the right in the field is the de Sola family coat of arms in relief. The legend "DAVID DE SOLA POOL" arcs around the upper rim, with the dedication "GIVEN REVERENTLY BY EDNA FUERTH LEMLE" along the lower rim, and the date 1969 and engraver's signature visible in the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the emblem of Congregation Shearith Israel in high relief, depicting three ornate pillars inscribed with the Hebrew words for Justice, Righteousness, and Truth, with a circular medallion bearing the Hebrew legend "The world stands on" rising behind them. A Hebrew inscription arcs along the upper rim reading "And I shall summon faithful witnesses", the founding dates "1654 5414" appear in the exergue, and the English legend "The Congregation Shearith Israel in the City of New York" curves around the lower rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | ואעידה לי עדים נאמנים העולם עומד על משפט צדקה אמת 1654 5414 The CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL in the CITY OF NEW YORK |
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