Israel Official Medal "B'NAI B'RITH World Convention" 1965 Bronze 59mm UNC
State Medal 5725-1965
Description:
B'nai B'rith, a Jewish fraternal order, was founded in the United States in 1843. In 1888 a B'nai B'rith Lodge was formed in Jerusalem. Its official language is Hebrew. B'nai B'rith opened the first Hebrew kindergarten in Israel.
Obverse:
The medal shows seven-branched candelabrum on its obverse, surrounded by the inscription "World Convention of B'nai B'rith, 21-25 lyar, 5725". On the rim, is raised letters: "B'nai B'rith Triennial Convention Israel May 23-27, 1965" in English.
Reverse:
The reverse depicts the State emblem and the English inscription in raised letters: "Presented by the Minister of Tourism to ... delegate to the B'nai B'rith Convention".
Edge:
State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew and English, ser. #.
Metal:Bronze - Tombac Diameter: 59mm Weight:100gm
Mintage:5,091 medals.
Issued by theIsrael Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.
