Blessed be this Home

Blessed be this Home
State Medal, 5755-1994

It is a common custom to hang a blessing for the home at its entrance to preserve the welfare of the house and its inhabitants. The blessing is engraved on this modelia. The design expresses the hope of living in peace, security and prosperity in our homes.

Obverse: The blessing for the home in Hebrew is engraved within a frame in the shape of a house. Within the frame are two doves of peace and a pair of hands. Around the frame are stylized decorations of fruits of the Seven Species: grape vine, fig, and pomegranate

Reverse: The blessing for the home in English "Blessed Be This Home" is engraved within a frame in the shape of a house. Within the frame are two doves of peace and a pair of hands. Around the frame are stylized decorations of fruits of the Seven Species: grape vine, fig, and pomegranate.

Edge: State emblem with the words "STATE OF ISRAEL' in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left, the metal - "BRONZE" in Hebrew and English and the serial number. The 150 mm. modelias are numbered with plaques.

Designer: Gideon Keich.

Engraving: Kretschmer.

Mint: Kretschmer.