Israel Official Medal "Jerusalem Reunited - Ammunition Hill" 1987 Bronze 59mm

Description

Israel Official Medal "Jerusalem Reunited - Ammunition Hill" 1987 Bronze 59mm
Description
:
In the battle for Jerusalem in June 1967, the Paratroop Brigade commanded by Mordechai ("Motta") Gur, was mobilized to Jerusalem on the first day of the fighting. The task assigned to them was a night attack on the Jordanian positions at the Police School and Ammunition Hill (Givat Hatachmoshet). A cruel and bloody fight ensued and, when the stronghold was captured, the paratroopers had lost 36 of their comrades.
Obverse:
On the obverse is shown the Ammunition Hill memorial site and the words "Ammunition Hill 1967" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse
:
The reverse shows the outline of unified Jerusalem. The Hebrew words read: "O Jerusalem..that is united" (Psalms 122:3), translated into English as "Jerusalem Reunited". The date is 5747-1987.
Edge
:
The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.
Metal
:
Bronze - Tombac
Diameter
:
59mm
Weight
:
98gm
Mintage:
3,644 medals.
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