Palmach 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

1981

caption:
The front / obverse depicts the Palmach's emblem with the dates 1941-1981

  • Palmach 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal
  • Palmach 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

Identifer: CJF-RFC2015325

Medium
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Description
The Palmach was formed from the Hagana in 1941 though the parent body itself was actually founded in 1920 and not 1921 - perhaps the medal designers wanted round anniversary dates for both forces.
 

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