Qatamon Medal

SKU: 02.ISR.0106.101.01

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  • country
    Israel
  • date of institution
    May 1948
  • makers
    Kretschmer, Jerusalem

History


The Qatamon, or Katamon, Medal was instituted in May 1948 to reward members of the Israel Defence Force (IDF) for service in the battle for the conquest of the Qatamon neighbourhood in Jerusalem during the War of Independence. The authorization for the award of the Medal is believed to have been discontinued by 1949.

The Medal features a Hebrew inscription on the obverse which translates to "If I Forget the O Jerusalem Let my Right Hand be Forgotten", as well as on the reverse which translates to "For the Conquest of Qatamon, Jerusalem."

There are 2 versions of the Medal which differ by composition.

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: [HEBREW INSCRIPTION] Rev: [HEBREW INSCRIPTION] 1.5.1948

  • Size

    28mm

  • Maker

    Kretschmer, Jerusalem

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: [HEBREW INSCRIPTION] Rev: [HEBREW INSCRIPTION] 1.5.1948

  • Size

    28mm

  • Maker

    Kretschmer, Jerusalem

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