Identifer: CJF-RFC2013074

Medium
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Topics
Israel Defense Forces

Collection
Israel Defense Forces

Description
The 1st Golani Brigade (and the 2nd Carmeli Brigade) was formed in February 1948 from one of the original 4 permanent standing brigades created in 1947, the Levanoni Brigade (the "Northern Brigade") which was assigned all of the northern sector of Israel. The Golani Brigade was assigned the north-eastern sector and fought against the armies of Jordan, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

Mintage: This medal was struck in Bronze and Silvered Bronze (both 35mm diameter).
 
Reference: See Hafner, Jewish Tokens and Medals, JTM-MM-6.