1976 Int'l Society of Postmasters Bezalel Academy of art-Jerusalem Silver Medal

RARE 1976 ISRAEL BEZALEL ACADEMY COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
Sterling Silver Proof – Official First Day Cover
Issued by the International Society of Postmasters & The Franklin Mint

This listing is for the exact item shown in the photos – a limited edition 1976 sterling silver proof medal commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, Israel. The medal is part of a prestigious international series issued by the International Society of Postmasters, and was minted by The Franklin Mint (USA).

🔹 Features:

• Obverse: Portrait of Professor Boris Schatz, founder of Bezalel Academy, designed by sculptor Charles Ross. Accompanied by geometric design symbols.

• Reverse: Inscription honoring the 70th Anniversary of Bezalel Academy (in English and French).

• Stamp: Official Israeli postage stamp issued on February 17, 1976, cancelled in Jerusalem. Designed by student Arie Hecht.

• Languages on stamp and postmark: English, Hebrew, and Arabic – a rare and symbolic inclusion.

• Material: Sterling Silver (.925)

• Weight: approx. 20 grams

• Diameter: approx. 39 mm

• Condition: Proof, encapsulated in original First Day Cover with Certificate of Authenticity (see photos).

• Packaging: Original presentation folder with bilingual (English/French) documentation and historical background on the Bezalel Academy.

This collectible is not just a beautiful silver proof – it's a piece of Israeli cultural history and a tribute to one of the country's premier institutions of art and design. A fantastic addition to any collection of:

• Israel memorabilia

• Franklin Mint issues

• Art & design history

• Postmaster series medals

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