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State Medal - Masada
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a high-relief depiction of the Masada plateau rising dramatically from the field, with the ruins of the ancient fortress visible on its summit and Roman siege works at its base. Large bold Hebrew lettering occupies the upper portion of the field, rendered in a monumental architectural style. The English legend "WE SHALL REMAIN FREE MEN" curves along the lower rim, quoting the speech of Elazar Ben Yair. |
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| Obverse script | Hebrew/Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a raised central medallion bearing the Hebrew inscription "Masada shall not fall again" in bold, interlocking block letters evoking the walls of a fortress. Surrounding the central device, the English legend "MASADA SHALL NOT FALL AGAIN" curves in the middle field. The entire border is filled with a continuous frieze of stylised figures in relief depicting armed soldiers and excavation workers, commemorating both the defence and restoration of Masada. |
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