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State Medal - Exodus Ship
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1987 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The Exodus 1947 immigrant ship depicted in high relief sailing on stylized waves occupies the upper half of the field. The legend "EXODUS 1947" arcs along the upper rim, while large Hebrew characters fill the lower left field. The date 18.7.1947 appears in the lower right field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Hebrew |
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| Reverse description | A large clenched fist in bold relief rises from the center of the field, grasping the flag of Israel bearing the Star of David. Two strands of barbed wire cross the field diagonally, symbolizing imprisonment and defiance. The plain field provides a stark background to this powerful allegorical composition. |
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