Bidspirit auction | Israeli State Medal “Bar Kochba,

Israeli State Medal “Bar Kochba, ” dated 1960 (5720), struck in bronze. Designed by Yaakov Zim, featuring a high-relief composition. The obverse depicts the archaeological expedition to the Judean Desert caves, with a rope ladder and figures at the cave entrance. The reverse shows the bundle of Bar Kochba letters discovered during the expedition alongside a coin from the Bar Kochba period. Commemorates the historic 1960 discoveries in the Judean Desert. Attractive natural patina. Very good condition.