Israel - Lot of 5 David Ben-Gurion “For the Heroism of Israel” Medals - 1966 - Silver 960, approx. 152.4g (approx. ...

Israel - Lot of 5 David Ben-Gurion “For the Heroism of Israel” Medals - 1966 - Silver 960, approx. 152.4g (approx. 146.3g pure silver, 4.70 oz), 35 mm A group of five silver medals issued in honor of David Ben-Gurion and his contribution to the State of Israel. The medals feature Ben-Gurion’s portrait alongside his name in Hebrew and English: “David Ben-Gurion” / “BEN-GURION”. The reverse of four medals bears the inscription “For the Heroism of Israel - O mighty one, slain upon thy high places”, together with the Hebrew year תשכ"ו - 1966. An additional medal depicts the Negev Monument in Be’er Sheva, one of the notable symbols associated with Israeli heroism and settlement. The medals are struck in .960 silver with official high-quality finish, dating to the early decades of the State of Israel.