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Medal - Valour

Location Israel
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Obverse description The field depicts the Israeli Defense Forces emblem in relief on the right: an upright sword entwined by an olive branch set on a pedestal. In the central field, a large Hebrew inscription fills the left portion. The surrounding legend reads in English along the upper and lower rim: 'PEACE BE WITHIN THY WALLS', with the biblical source reference 'PSALMS CXXII:7' inscribed in the right field, and a corresponding Hebrew legend arcing along the lower rim.
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Obverse lettering PEACE BE WITHIN THY WALLS
PSALMS CXXII:7
יהי שלום בחילך
Reverse description The right portion of the field features a bold relief depiction of the roaring lion statue of Tel Hai, mounted on a rectangular pedestal, commemorating the heroism of Joseph Trumpeldor and his comrades. To the left, a prominent Hebrew inscription occupies the central field, accompanied by a small sword motif. The surrounding border legend in English reads: 'FOR THE BUILDERS EVERY ONE HAD HIS SWORD GIRDED BY HIS SIDE', with the biblical source 'NEHEMIAH IV:12' inscribed in small lettering on the right, and corresponding Hebrew text along the right rim.
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