Israel - Group of 25 Medals by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation and Others - Bronze, Various Metals and ...

Israel - Group of 25 Medals by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation and Others - Bronze, Various Metals and Cupronickel A diverse group of 25 Israeli medals, mostly issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation, covering subjects such as Jewish history, Zionism, Holocaust remembrance and revival, cities of Israel, national institutions, culture, religion, sports, tourism and commemorative themes. The lot consists mainly of bronze medals, together with gold-toned medals, one silver-colored/silver medal, and a small cupronickel medal. Lot summary 500 Years Since the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain, 1492-1992. The First Judeans, Rishon LeZion, 1917-1967. Memorial Day for Fallen IDF Soldiers, 5722. Israel’s 25th Anniversary. Habimah National Theatre, 60th Anniversary, 1918-1978. Israeli Navy / S.S. Shalom, 1964. Tel Aviv 50th Anniversary, 1909-1959. Tel Aviv International Trade Fair, 1965. Judaea Captive / Freedom of Israel, 1958. Six-Day War / Shema Israel, 1967. Gates of Jerusalem / Walls of Jerusalem. B’nai B’rith - Israel’s Tenth Anniversary Year, 1958-1959. Jewish Fighters Against the Nazis, 1939-1945. Hello Israel - 25 Years in Tourism Service, 1973-1998. Israel Lottery - Education and Health / Tribes of Israel. 16th Chess Olympiad, Israel 1964. Balfour Declaration / Land of Israel. First International Harp Contest, Jerusalem 1959. Bahá’í World Centre / Bahá’í Shrine in Haifa. Judaea in Bondage / Freedom of Israel, 1965. Bar Mitzvah of the State of Israel / Symbols of the State. Jaffa / Ancient Coin of Jaffa. The Knesset / Jerusalem. Masada / Masada Shall Not Fall Again. Lion Cub / Snapdragon - small cupronickel medal. Brief description of each medal 1. 500 Years Since the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain, 1492-1992 Commemorative medal marking 500 years since the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, featuring a ship, waves and a human figure, with the inscriptions “I SHALL NOT DIE, BUT LIVE...” and “500 AÑOS DE LA EXPULSIÓN”. The reverse shows Sephardic Jewish motifs, a scholar/scribe figure and decorative architectural elements. 2. The First Judeans, Rishon LeZion, 1917-1967 Medal marking 50 years of “The First Judeans”. The obverse features a menorah, Star of David and Zionist symbols, with the inscription “THE FIRST JUDEANS 1917-1967”. The reverse shows a pioneer planting a tree and the Hebrew inscription “ותקע יתדנו במקום נאמן”. 3. Memorial Day for Fallen IDF Soldiers, 5722 Memorial medal for fallen IDF soldiers, with the Hebrew inscription “לזכר לוחמיה שנפלו על קוממיותה” and an image of a mother and child. The reverse bears the inscription “יום הזכרון לחללי צה"ל תשכ"ב”, alongside a chain and additional symbolic imagery. 4. Israel’s 25th Anniversary Medal commemorating Israel’s 25th anniversary, featuring the stylized “25” emblem with a menorah and the inscription “ISRAEL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY”. The reverse displays a rich design with Jewish and tribal symbols. 5. Habimah National Theatre, 60th Anniversary, 1918-1978 Medal marking 60 years of the Habimah National Theatre, with the inscriptions “Moscow 1918” and “Israel 1978”. The reverse depicts a scene from “The Dybbuk”, with inscriptions in Hebrew and English. 6. Israeli Navy / S.S. Shalom, 1964 Naval-themed medal with an ancient ship inspired by King Solomon’s fleet and the inscription “KING SOLOMON MADE A NAVY OF SHIPS”. The reverse shows the S.S. Shalom against a ship’s wheel/nautical background and the Israeli flag, dated 1964. 7. Tel Aviv 50th Anniversary, 1909-1959 Medal marking 50 years of Tel Aviv, with the inscriptions “תל אביב חמישים שנה” and “TEL AVIV 1909-1959”. The reverse bears the biblical verse “Thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end will greatly increase”, in Hebrew and English. 8. Tel Aviv International Trade Fair, 1965 Medal issued for the Tel Aviv International Trade Fair of 1965. The obverse shows a world map and grid lines, while the reverse includes a dove, wheat stalks, industrial gears and laboratory vessels, symbolizing trade, science, agriculture and industry. 9. Judaea Captive / Freedom of Israel, 1958 Medal inspired by the “Judaea Capta” motif, showing a palm tree and figures in an ancient Roman style. The reverse features a broken chain and central medallion, symbolizing liberation, revival and the freedom of Israel. 10. Six-Day War / Shema Israel, 1967 Medal with an abstract design of flames, courage and victory. The reverse bears the Shema verse in English, “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One”, with a Star of David and reference to Deuteronomy 6:4. 11. Gates of Jerusalem / Walls of Jerusalem Medal featuring a stone gate and the verse “Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem”, Psalms 122:2. The reverse shows a map of the Old City of Jerusalem, with gates and major sites marked. 12. B’nai B’rith - Israel’s Tenth Anniversary Year, 1958-1959 Medal marking a B’nai B’rith convention and Israel’s tenth anniversary year, with the inscription “CONVENTION B’NAI B’RITH” and dates in May 1959. The reverse reads “עשור לעצמאות ישראל” and “ISRAEL’S TENTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR”. 13. Jewish Fighters Against the Nazis, 1939-1945 Commemorative medal honoring Jewish fighters who fought against the Nazis during World War II. The obverse features a flag and the inscription “Victory Over the Nazis”, while the reverse shows helmets and weapons with the inscription “JEWISH FIGHTERS AGAINST THE NAZIS 1939-1945”. 14. Hello Israel - 25 Years in Tourism Service, 1973-1998 Gold-toned medal marking 25 years of tourism services in Israel. The obverse bears the inscription “A JUBILEE FOR YOU” and the emblem of the State of Israel, while the reverse reads “Hello Israel 25 years in tourism service”, 1973-1998. 15. Israel Lottery - Education and Health / Tribes of Israel Medal of the Israel Lottery, featuring a mother and children with the Hebrew inscription referring to the advancement of education and health. The reverse displays the symbols of the Tribes of Israel and the verse “How good and pleasant it is when brethren dwell together”. 16. 16th Chess Olympiad, Israel 1964 Medal commemorating the 16th Chess Olympiad held in Israel. The obverse features an abstract composition of chess-related symbols, while the reverse shows the globe with the motto “GENS UNA SUMUS” and the inscription “ISRAEL 1964”. 17. Balfour Declaration / Land of Israel Zionist medal featuring a tree and tablet bearing the verse “To give thee this land to inherit”, Genesis 15:7. The reverse shows the portrait of Arthur James Balfour, with the inscription “BALFOUR DECLARATION” and the date 2 NOV 1917. 18. First International Harp Contest, Jerusalem 1959 Medal marking the first international harp contest held in Jerusalem in 1959. The obverse shows a stylized harp with French inscriptions, while the reverse depicts a harp player and the Hebrew inscription “תחרות בינלאומית ראשונה לנבל”. 19. Bahá’í World Centre / Bahá’í Shrine in Haifa Gold-toned medal related to the Bahá’í World Centre in Israel. The obverse shows a path or avenue leading toward the Bahá’í Shrine, while the reverse depicts the shrine building with the inscriptions “THE BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE” and “GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE GUARDIANSHIP”. 20. Judaea in Bondage / Freedom of Israel, 1965 Silver-colored/silver medal featuring allegorical figures symbolizing work, building and renewal, with the inscription “FREEDOM ISRAEL 1965”. The reverse depicts the Arch of Titus and the inscription “JUDAEA 70 C.E. IN BONDAGE”, symbolizing the transition from exile and bondage to freedom. 21. Bar Mitzvah of the State of Israel / Symbols of the State Medal showing a worker or craftsman and an inscription relating to the Bar Mitzvah of the State of Israel. The reverse features the emblem of the State of Israel surrounded by many symbols representing agriculture, law, defense, settlement, culture and national life. 22. Jaffa / Ancient Coin of Jaffa Medal dedicated to ancient Jaffa, with the inscription “JAFFA” and a symbolic maritime design. The reverse contains a replica of an ancient coin set within a recessed circle and the inscription “COIN OF JAFFA 217-222 C.E.”. 23. The Knesset / Jerusalem Official-style medal featuring the façade of the Knesset building with the emblem of the State of Israel and the inscriptions “הכנסת” and “THE KNESSET”. The reverse shows a view of Jerusalem and major city landmarks, with the inscriptions “ירושלים” and “JERUSALEM”. 24. Masada / Masada Shall Not Fall Again Medal dedicated to Masada, with the inscription “MASADA SHALL NOT FALL AGAIN” and a circular design of warrior figures. The reverse shows the landscape of Masada with the inscriptions “שנית מצדה לא תיפול” and “WE SHALL REMAIN FREE AGAIN”. 25. Lion Cub / Snapdragon - Cupronickel Small cupronickel medal. The obverse shows a lion with the inscriptions “גורי אריה” and “STRONG AS A LION”. The reverse depicts the snapdragon flower with the inscriptions “לוע הארי” and “SNAPDRAGON”. A broad and interesting group for collectors of Israeli medals, offering a rich variety of historical, Zionist, Jewish and cultural themes, from the Expulsion from Spain, the revival of Israel and Jerusalem, to state institutions, culture, remembrance medals, tourism, sports, Jaffa, Masada and a small cupronickel medal.