Judaica / Zionism - Pair of Portrait Medals, David Ben-Gurion and Abba Eban - Bronze

Judaica / Zionism - Pair of Portrait Medals, David Ben-Gurion and Abba Eban - Bronze A pair of bronze medals dedicated to Israeli leadership, statesmanship and the pursuit of peace, honoring two major figures in the history of the State of Israel: David Ben-Gurion and Abba Eban. Medal 1 - David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s First Prime Minister Obverse: At the center appears a portrait of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel. Around the rim appears the inscription: "ISRAEL'S FIRST PRIME MINISTER" "DAVID BEN GURION" together with the years: "1886" "1973" Reverse: At the center appears the inscription: "ALTHOUGH HE LED HIS NATION IN WAR, HE NEVER ABANDONED HIS SEARCH FOR PEACE." Beside the inscription appear olive branches and a sword, symbolizing the tension between war, national defense and the pursuit of peace. Medal 2 - Abba Eban, Statesman for Peace Obverse: At the center appears a profile portrait of Abba Eban, with the inscription: "ABBA EBAN" "STATESMAN FOR PEACE" Reverse: At the center appears the United Nations building, together with a quotation from Abba Eban’s speech at the United Nations: "NOT BACKWARD TO BELLIGERENCY, BUT FORWARD TO PEACE." Below appears the inscription: "ABBA EBAN" "UNITED NATIONS" "JUNE 6, 1967" An interesting pair of medals with Zionist, diplomatic and historical significance, presenting two prominent Israeli figures: David Ben-Gurion as founder and leader of the State, and Abba Eban as one of Israel’s leading diplomats on the international stage.