Catalog
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 5723 (1963) |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Tombac |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Diameter | 59 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. An inscription "Department for commemorating the Soldier". Scripts: Hebrew, Latin Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL 🕎 מדינת ישראל BRONZE ארד המחלקה להנצחת החייל |
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | On the right side, a stylized olive branch. Within a rectangle with rounded corners, a palm tree, a man planting a sapling and a woman raising her child aloft, as portrayed in the Medal of Liberation. Round the rim, a legend: "Israel Free". On the left side the legend: "In memory of her warriors who fell in defense of her freedom. The Ministry of Defense". |
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| Obverse script | Hebrew |
| Obverse lettering | יום הזכרון לחחלי צה"ל יהודה השבויה גתת"ל |
| Reverse description | On the right side, a chain symbolizing bondage. Above, a copy of the Roman coin from the year 70 C.E. which symbolized the Roman Victory over Judea (Judaea Capta). On the rim the legend: "Judaea captive 3830". On the left side, a legend "Memorial Day for the fallen of the Defense Forces, 5723". |
| Reverse script | Hebrew |
| Reverse lettering |
לזכר לוחמיה שנפלו על קוממיותה משרד הבטחון ישראל המשוחררת |
| Mintage | 5723 (1963) - 8 186 |
| Numisquare ID | 4252394042 |
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