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State Medal Ships of the Israel Navy - Missile Boats

Location Israel
Year 2004
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Obverse description In the field, a relief depiction of a missile boat in left profile, with a schematic outline map of Israel's coastline to the right, indicating the port cities of Haifa, Ashdod, and Eilat in Hebrew. The upper border bears the legend `IDF NAVY` in English and Hebrew, and the lower border carries the legend `MISSILE BOAT` in English and Hebrew.
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Reverse description In the field, a relief depiction of an ancient oared sailing vessel at sea, with a large sail and curved prow, evoking the maritime heritage of the Land of Israel. Below the ship, two circular emblems in relief are displayed side by side: the Israel Navy emblem on the left and the Israel Navy Veterans Association emblem on the right. The upper border carries the Hebrew inscription `אנשי אניות יֹדְעֵי הַיָּם` with the source citation `מלכים א' ט` below it, while the lower border bears the English legend `SHIPMEN WHO KNOW THE SEA (Kings I)`.
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