State Medal - INS Dakar Submarine

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LocationIsrael
Year2002
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight85 g
Diameter50 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeState emblem with the words `STATE OF ISRAEL` inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the serial number and metal. Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Period
NoticeRuben Nutels
Reference(s) ICMC#31432501
Obverse descriptionTo the left, the Dakar Submarine Emblem, to the right the Dolphin Flotilla Emblem. In the lower border, the date on which the Dakar sank and date on which the wreck was found.
Obverse letteringIN TRANQUILITY IS YOUR VALOR אח`י דקר צ-77 INS DAKAR בהשקט ובבטחה תהיה גבורתכם (ישעיה) 25.1.68 כ`ו בטבת תשכ`ח 28.5.99 י`ג סיון תשנ`ט
Obverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse descriptionThe Dakar Submarine at sea within the outline of the Mediterranean Sea. The location at which the wreck was found is marked by a point in the center. In the border to the right, the inscription: `Hidden by the sea are you` and in the center, the Hebrew verse from the Book of Jonah `So shall the sea be calm for you`. Below is the Israel Navy Emblem.
Reverse lettering
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
EngraverGovernment Printer - Israel Mint, Tel Aviv, Israel
MintageND (2002)  - - 150
Catalog ID2547231070
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