Medal - Sinai Campaign Battle for the Mitle Pass

Location Israel
Year 2007
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 98 g
Diameter 59 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#11744500
Obverse description On the medal face, paratroopers and Dakota airplanes typical of the period and the Hebrew words “Anniversary of the Mitle Parachuting and Battle” and the date.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering 29.10.1956
Reverse description The design on the reverse is based on a picture by news photographer and paratrooper Avraham Vered from October 30, 1956 showing Israeli soldiers in the Sinai preparing for battle. On the top are the Hebrew words “The Fame and Honor of the Paratroopers and Fighters in the Mitle Battle”.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5042110790
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