Medal - In Memory of Polish Jewry

Location Israel
Year 1989
Type Medal
Composition Tombac
Weight 98 g
Diameter 59 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge State emblem with the words `STATE OF ISRAEL` in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number
Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#15155593
Obverse description The 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 script
Obverse lettering ואראך מתבוססת בדמיך יחזקאל ט""ז, ו יהדות פולין SAW YOU WELTERING IN YOUR BLOOD Ezekiel 16;6
(Translation: Polish Jewry)
Reverse description Jewish 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 script
Reverse lettering לזכר יהדות פולין IN MEMORY OF POLISH JEWRY
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4345461540
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