Bidspirit auction | Israeli Bronze & Silver-Tone Commemorative

Israeli Bronze & Silver-Tone Commemorative Medal Collection - An assortment of Israeli commemorative medals and historical ephemera primarily dating from the late 1960s through the 1970s. The collection includes several significant bronze and silver-toned medals commemorating pivotal moments in the nation's history. A large silver-toned medal honors Golda Meir (1898–1978), inscribed with her name in English and Hebrew on the obverse and ”GOLDA MOTHER OF THE NATION” above the ”PARLIAMENT HOUSE” on the reverse. A bronze medal commemorates the 1978 Camp David Summit, featuring profiles of Menachem Begin, Jimmy Carter, and Anwar Sadat with the text ”A BREAKTHROUGH TO PEACE”. Military history is represented by a medal depicting Moshe Dayan at the Lions' Gate and a dual-profile medal of Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin celebrating the liberation of Jerusalem in June 1967. Also included is a Bank Leumi commemorative medal and a bronze medal featuring David Ben-Gurion inscribed ”NO MORE WAR” in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. The ephemera consists of a Zion silk cigarette card featuring the Israeli flag, a blue lithographic print of a rabbi holding a Torah scroll, and several postcards. One postcard depicts the 1977 historic meeting between Begin and Sadat, while another features the Israeli Women's Army Corps. A small ceramic souvenir thimble decorated with an ”ISRAEL” graphic and a cartoon figure completes the group. Diameter (Moshe Dayan medal): 2.25 inches Diameter (Golda Meir medal): 2.25 inches Diameter (Camp David medal): 2.25 inches Diameter (Ben-Gurion medal): 1.5 inches Diameter (Jerusalem liberation medal): 2.25 inches Diameter (Bank Leumi medal): 2.25 inches. The collection is in good overall vintage condition. The medals show surface oxidation, light scratching, and toning consistent with age. The paper ephemera and silk flag exhibit visible foxing, creases, and light staining. The wooden stands and wire easels show minor surface wear but remain functional.