Bidspirit auction | Gamal Abdel Nasser Commemorative Medal

Gamal Abdel Nasser Commemorative Medal – Gaza, Palestine, March 1961 | Egyptian Administration Period - Historical commemorative medal from the period of Egyptian administration in the Gaza Strip, featuring the portrait of Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of Egypt and one of the leading figures of Arab nationalism in the 20th century. Obverse: Raised profile portrait of Gamal Abdel Nasser facing right, surrounded by a decorative border. Reverse: Arabic inscription including: مارس ١٩٦١ – March 1961 غزة – فلسطين – Gaza – Palestine Additional Arabic dedication with a national/patriotic character (partially difficult to read due to the handmade style and wear). The medal relates to the period when the Gaza Strip was under Egyptian administration (1948–1967) and to the height of Nasser’s influence throughout the Arab world. Material: Brass / yellow bronze Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 15.28 g Date: 1961 Condition: Age-related wear, patina, minor edge marks and surface imperfections as shown. An interesting historical collectible associated with Gaza, Palestine, and the Arab nationalist movement during the Nasser era.