Israel - Series of 6 Israeli Heroism Medals - Private Issue by the Israel Company for Numismatics, Antiquities and ...

Israel - Series of 6 Israeli Heroism Medals - Private Issue by the Israel Company for Numismatics, Antiquities and Art Ltd., Jerusalem - Presented in a Dedicated Hard Binder A series of 6 medals privately issued by the Israel Company for Numismatics, Antiquities and Art Ltd., Jerusalem, dedicated to significant events, figures and symbols from Jewish history and the history of the State of Israel. The medals are presented in a dedicated hard binder, with 6 medals mounted on each page. The series covers a variety of historical and national themes, from antiquity to the establishment of the State of Israel and major events of the 20th century. Themes represented in the series include: The 20th anniversary of the State of Israel, 1948-1968 Beitar Fortress Masada David and Goliath Bar Kokhba Judaea in captivity and the redemption of Israel The Six-Day War, June 1967 The watchmen of Jerusalem Designs inspired by ancient Jewish coins The Exodus and the redemption of the people The medals bear inscriptions in Hebrew and English, including: ISRAEL'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY 1948-1968 BEITAR FORTRESS DAVID AND GOLIATH I HAVE SET WATCHMEN UPON THY WALLS O JERUSALEM THE PEOPLE WHICH THOU HAST REDEEMED JUNE 1967