“Year of Peace - 1978” Medal Commemorating the Egyptian / Israeli Peace

1978

Identifer: CJF-RFC2013243

Medium
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Description
This medal was issued in silvered bronze (59mm -exact mintage is unknown, but at least 1,000) and Silver (45mm 3,000 minted). 

Each medal is individually numbered on its edge (the above silvered example is numbered 0937) and is marked “ISRAEL” on its edge in Hebrew and English.  The medal was designed by the noted Israeli artist Noam Basson and was issued by the Shekel Mint.  The medal was named the “Year of Peace – 1978”.


 

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