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Israel State Medal – “Human Freedom / Liberation” | Official Commemorative Medal | Sterling Silver 925 | 1995 - Official State of Israel commemorative medal issued in 1995, marking 50 years since the liberation of Europe and the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. The medal honors the freedom fighters and Allied soldiers who liberated the victims of the Holocaust. The design is based on the “Liberation” Monument by Jewish-American sculptor Nathan Rapoport, located in Liberty Park, New Jersey. The monument depicts an American serviceman carrying a Holocaust survivor, symbolizing compassion, sacrifice, and the liberation of the oppressed. Obverse: A high-relief depiction of Nathan Rapoport’s Liberation Monument, with the artist’s signature below the sculpture. Around the upper circumference appears the inscription: “LIBERATION” in Hebrew and English. Reverse: The globe appears in the center, with the letter “V” above (Victory) and the number “50” below, commemorating the 50th anniversary of liberation. Around the circumference appears the word “Freedom” in several languages: Hebrew, French, Russian, Polish, Yiddish, and English. Edge: State of Israel emblem with the inscriptions “State of Israel” in Hebrew and English, serial number, and metal marking: “STERLING 925”. Details: Issue name: Human Freedom / Liberation Series: Commemoration and Remembrance Year of issue: 1995 Metal: Sterling Silver (.925) Diameter: 59 mm Catalog weight: 175 grams Pure silver content: approx. 161.9 grams Limited mintage: 999 pieces Designer: Mark Salman Monument design based on the work of Nathan Rapoport Casting: Itamar Casting Condition: Natural silver patina, strong high-relief details, overall well preserved. Please examine the photos for self-grading.