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Medal - Jewish People's History The Karaites
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Diameter | 38.70 mm |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts a group of figures in traditional Karaite dress in high relief, including three bearded men in long robes and fur-trimmed hats to the left, two women in head coverings at center, and a child to the right. In the lower center, a large bearded male face in strong relief dominates the foreground. Designer's initials KW appear at the bottom left, with additional initials at lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | KW OH |
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| Reverse lettering | THE KARAITES JEWISH SECT WHICH INTERPRETS BIBLE LITERALLY, REJECTING RABBINIC JUDAISM. ORIGINATED PERSIA 8 CE. COMMUNITIES IN CRIMEA AND IN ISRAEL. |
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