Israel - Pair of Silver Medals - approx. 48.2g pure silver (1.55 oz)

Israel - Pair of Silver Medals - approx. 48.2g pure silver (1.55 oz) A pair of Israeli medals dedicated to themes of Zionism, heroism, and sports. One medal depicts an Israeli soldier raising the Israeli flag alongside the inscription “VICTORY AND VICTORY THIRTY FIVE”, together with the date 1948. The reverse features a torch over a globe with the inscription “MACCABIAH - מכביה”, symbolizing Jewish sportsmanship and the connection to the State of Israel. The second medal depicts a portrait of Theodor Herzl alongside the inscription “The Jewish State” / “מדינת היהודים”. The reverse shows a running athlete beside a Star of David and the inscription “ISRAEL 1965”, inspired by international sporting events held in Israel during the early decades of the state.