Israel Official Medal "Gush Ezion" 1981 Bronze 59mm UNC

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Israel Official Medal "Gush Ezion" 1981 Bronze 59mm UNC
Official Award Medal 5741-1981
Description:
During the five years preceding the War of Independence, the following kibbutzim were established in the Etzion region: Kfar Etzion, Massuot Yitzhak, Ein Tzurim, Revadim. The Gush Etzion settlements were cut off from Jerusalem in May 1948, but they continued to hold out and defend themselves for some time, until they fell. The defenders of the Gush saved Jerusalem for Israel by their stubborn fight and resistance. Following the Six Day War, Gush Etzion was resettled. A special medal was issued to mark the 13th Anniversary of Resettlement.
Obverse:
The obverse shows the emblem of Gush Etzion - land, plants, a Torah. The inscription reads: "Gush Etzion Regional Council" in Hebrew and "Gush Etzion" in English.
Reverse:
The reverse depicts a view of typical scenes in Gush Etzion. Above is the verse "Go up the mountain and bring wood and build the house" (Haggai 1:8), with the English translation below.
Edge
:
IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C. (H+E), ser. #
Metal
:
Bronze - Tombac
Diameter
:
59mm
Weight
:
98gm
Mintage:
5,144 medals.
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