1958
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The front/obverse of this medal depicts, on the right, the Israeli Army (IDF) emblem, a sword entwined by an olive branch, expressions of preparedness for war and striving for “Peace be within thy walls” (Psalms 122:7) is around the edge in a semi-circle in Hebrew and English.
Identifer: CJF-RFC2013109
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Description
On the Tenth Anniversary of the War of Independence during which the establishment of the State was proclaimed and Israel’s Defence Forces were formed, the Israel Government Coins and Metals Corporation issued a special State medal to commemorate the valour of the Children of Israel in their homeland.
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