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Silver Medal – Munich Synagogue | Dedication of the New Synagogue, Munich 1972 | Holocaust Remembrance - Official Israeli commemorative medal issued in 1972 to mark the dedication of the new synagogue in Munich, Germany, built on the site of the former main synagogue destroyed by the Nazis in 1938. Obverse: A reproduction of the original 1887 German medal showing the façade of the historic Munich synagogue. Inscription: ERBAUT V. ALBERT SCHMIDT 1887 (”Built by Albert Schmidt, 1887”) Surrounding inscriptions in Hebrew and German: New Synagogue Munich Reverse: Depicts a surviving architectural element from the ruins of the old synagogue, incorporated into the wall of the new community building as a symbol of survival and renewal. Hebrew biblical inscription: ”A brand plucked from the fire” – Zechariah 3:2 German inscription: NEUES GEMEINDEHAUS (”New Community House”) Specifications: Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Year: 1972 Silver purity: .935 Sterling silver Weight: 47 g Diameter: 45 mm Mintage: only 1,010 pieces Edge marked: Israel, Silver 935 / Sterling, issue date 25.7.1972 Engraver / Mint: Kretschmer Condition: attractive natural silver patina with dark toning enhancing the relief details. Please view photos for self grading.