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Medal - Medzhybizh Tomb of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov

Location Ukraine
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Type Souvenir medallion
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Obverse description Central field depicts a polychrome enamel representation of the ohel (tomb structure) of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, showing a conical tiled roof supported by wooden posts over an arched entrance, set against a blue enamel background with green corner accents. A Star of David appears in relief at the bottom of the border. A circular Hebrew legend surrounds the central device.
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Obverse lettering דמות הקבר של ר׳ בעל־שם־טוב
(Translation: Likeness of Grave of Rabbi Baal Shem Tov)
Reverse description The reverse field is entirely covered with a uniform decorative pattern of concentric circle motifs in low relief, with no inscriptions or figurative design elements.
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