Israel Official State Medal "Go In Peace & Return In Peace" 1985 Bronze 59mm UNC

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Israel Official Medal "Go In Peace & Return In Peace" 1985 Bronze 59mm UNC
Official State Medal 5745-1985
Description:
Taking leave of a person is accompanied by a blessing. In Jewish tradition this is not merely an attractive custom, but an explicit law: "It is a positive precept to accompany guests...and a man must take leave of his friend with biblical teachings and words of blessing". The Jewish blessing of departure accompanies the Jewish people from the historical beginning of their sojourn on the eve of the Exodus from Egypt, Jethro took leave of his son-in-law Moses, who was about to set out on his mission and blessed him "Go in Peace" "Go in Peace and Return in Peace" continues to be a traditional blessing in modern times
.
Obverse:
The dove of peace
with an olive leaf in its beak. The words "may you go safe" in Hebrew & English.
Reverse:
A
flower with heart-shaped petals. In the background, a shining sun and the words "and come safe.
Edge
:
The emblem of the State of Israel, the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English,
serial number and metal content.
Metal:
Bronze - Tombac
Diameter
:
59mm
Weight
:
98gm
Mintage:
Unknown.
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