From Holocaust to Rebirth - State of Israel World Gathering of Holocaust Survivors Medal - 1981
1981
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Obverse: A fading Star of David, imprisoned behind bars, The word “JUDE” on the bars resembles the badge of shame imposed by Nazis on the Jews. Above the bars, a clear Star of David, symbolizing national revival. Around a legend: “From holocaust to rebirth” in Hebrew, Yiddish and English.
Identifer: CJF-RFC2013036
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Collection
Holocaust Medals, Plaques, Tokens & Pins
Description
The Convention of Holocaust survivors from all over the world which took place in Israel in June, 1981, symbolized the historic connection between the holocaust and revival of the Jewish State. The convention expressed the understanding on the part of the survivors that Jewish survival nowadays is an all-Jewish responsibility and that the basic element ensuring such survival is the State of Israel. This medal was issued in Bronze and Silver (with both 60mm and 37mm diameter)
The edge of the medal is stamped with “STATE OF ISRAEL #470.” This medal was minted by the State of Israel Mint.
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