Go In Peace and Return In Peace

Go In Peace And Return In Peace
State Medal - 5745 - 1985

Taking leave of a person is accompanied by a blessing. In Jewish tradition this is not merely an attractive custom, but an explicit law: "It is a positive precept to accompany guests...and a man must take leave of his friend with biblical teachings and words of blessing". The Jewish blessing of departure accompanies the Jewish people from the historical beginning of their sojourn on the eve of the Exodus from Egypt, Jethro took leave of his son-in-law Moses, who was about to set out on his mission and blessed him "Go in Peace" "Go in Peace and Return in Peace" continues to be a traditional blessing in modern times.

Obverse: The dove of peace with an olive leaf in its beak. The words "may you go safe" in Hebrew and English. On the 18mm medal, the words "go in peace" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse: A flower with heart-shaped petals. In the background, a shining sun and the words "and come safe". On the 18mm medal, the words "and return in peace".

Edge: On the silver 19mm medal and the gold 13 and 18mm, milled. On the bronze medal and the silver 34 mm medal, the emblem of the State of Israel. The words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English, serial number and metal content.

Serialization: The 59 m.m. bronze/tombac medals and the 34 m.m. silver medals are numbered

Designer:  Dan Reisinger.

Engraving: Moshe Nov.

Mint: Moshe Hecht