Ammunition Hill

Ammunition Hill
State Medal, 5747-1987

In the battle for Jerusalem in June, 1967, the Paratroop Brigade commanded by Mordechai ("Motta") Gur, was mobilized to Jerusalem on the first day of the fighting. The task assigned to them was a night attack on the Jordanian positions at the Police School and Ammunition Hill (Givat Hatachmoshet). A cruel and bloody fight ensued and, when the stronghold was captured, the paratroopers had lost 36 of their comrades.

Obverse: Ammunition Hill Memorial Site and the words "Ammunition Hill 1967" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse: The outline of unified Jerusalem: The words "Jerusalem Reunited" in Hebrew, the words "O Jerusalem..that is united". (Psalms 122:3), the date 5747-1987.

Edge: The emblem of the State of Israel. The words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English and the metal content.

Designer: Obverse - Ruth Lubin. Reverse - Joseph Bass

Mint: Bronze medal - Hecht. Silver and Gold medals - Government Mint, Jerusalem.