Medal - Valour

Location Israel
Year
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 30 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period State of Israel (1948-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description On the right, the Army emblem, a sword entwined by an olive branch, expressions of preparedness for war and striving for `Peace be within thy walls` (Psalms 122:7) is around the edge in a semi-circle in Hebrew and English.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description On the right, in relief, a statue of the Roaring Lion commemorating the heroism of Joseph Trumpeldor and his colleagues at Tel Hai. To the left, the inscription `For the builders everyone had his sword girded by his side` (Nehemia 4:12) in Hebrew. The English is on the left. The source, around the rim to the right.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5158676980
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