Israel Official State Medal "Valor - Roaring Lion" 1959 Bronze 59mm UNC

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Israel Official State Medal "Valor" 1959 Bronze 59mm UNC
State Medal 5718-1959
Description:
An old people, clad in uniforms nondescript,
Waging a young war
In rags and tatters climbs the column,
Clutching rifles for dear life
Up the rocky hillside summit
Dodging sniper bullets.
An old people clinging hard to a land which In its bowels, on shards long decayed Kept its ancient name
The land but yesterday redeemed by young pioneers
An old people, but as the flames of battle Light up the face of the fallen. The face of a young lad.
(Freely translated from NATHAN ALTERMAN's "DURING THAT WINTER")
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.
Obverse
On the right, the Army 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.
Reverse
On the right, in relief, a statue of the Roaring Lion commemorating the heroism of Joseph Trumpeldor and his colleagues at Tel Hai. To the left, the inscription "For the builders everyone had his sword girded by his side" (Nehemia 4:12) in Hebrew. The English is on the left. The source, around the rim to the right.
Edge
The State emblem and the words: "State of Israel" in Hebrew and to the left of the emblem.
Metal:
Copper
Diameter
:
59mm
Weight
:
134gm
Quantity Issued:
46,905 medals
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