Approximate Diameter 60mm  

Approximate Weight 102g

 Bronze   

Edge Plain Stamped STATE OF ISRAEL

 This item is a bronze Israel Ports Authority medal, specifically commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Port of Ashdod. 

Subject: It features a map of Israel with five prominent points representing the ports of Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Ashdod, and Eilat, alongside the official emblem of the Ports Authority. 

Emblems: The medal displays the emblems of these five ports on its reverse side. 

Material: It is commonly struck in bronze, often measuring approximately 59 mm in diameter. 

Historical Significance: The medal marks a significant development in Israel's maritime infrastructure in 1966.