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State Medal - Masada
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Composition | Gold (.585) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief view of the Masada plateau rising from the desert landscape, with indications of the Roman siege works at its base. In the upper field, the Hebrew legend is rendered in bold, tower-like lettering evoking a fortress; the English translation curves along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | בני חורין נשאר WE SHALL REMAIN FREE MEN |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a central shield-shaped device bearing the Hebrew inscription in bold, architectural lettering styled to resemble fortress towers. Surrounding the shield, the legend 'MASADA SHALL NOT FALL AGAIN' arcs in the middle field. The entire rim is encircled by a continuous frieze in relief depicting human figures representing armed soldiers and excavation workers, evoking both the ancient defenders and the modern restoration of Masada. |
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