Lot 587
Medal – Kadesh Operation – Gift to French Soldiers
Medal, presented by the State of Israel and the Israel Defense Forces to the French soldiers who fought in the Kadesh Operation (Sinai War), May 6th, 1957. Silver-plated bronze.
On front of medal an IDF emblem placed between the flags of Israel and France. Verso of the medal bears an embossed dedication in French "With deep-felt gratitude for your invaluable assistance" and signed by Ben Gurion.
Extremely rare medal, probably only tens copies imprinted, for the few French soldiers participated in Kadesh Operation.
Diameter: 8 cm. Very good condition.
