International Congress of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists

International Congress of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
Medal, 5733-1973

The Second International Congress of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists took place in Jerusalem on 19th August 1973. The Congress dealt with the legal problems confronting Israel during its twenty-five years of independence and with the legal aspects of the Jewish struggle in countries of oppression.

Obverse
In the centre, a Hebrew inscription over six lines: "The Second International Congress of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists". Below, on the left, the emblem of the Lawyers Association in Israel (from a stylized shield - the scales of Justice forming the Hebrew letter "Ayin"). Emerging from the shield, a ribbon bearing the inscription: "Jerusalem" in Hebrew and English. Below, the date "19-23.8.1973". Around the rim, the inscription in English "The Second International Congress of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists".

Reverse
In the centre, a stylized figure "25". In the background stylized views of sights and places in Jerusalem. Around the bottom rim, in Hebrew and English "25th Anniversary of the State of Israel".

Edge
The word "Israel" in Hebrew and English.

Designer
The Shamir Brothers.

Engraving
Kretschmer.

Mint
Kretschmer.