Commemorative Medal | Patriarchate of Jerusalem | Original Ribbon
Key Information:
Country: Israel / Jerusalem
Issuing Authority: Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Occasion: 1500th Anniversary of the Jerusalem Patriarchate
Year: 1951
Material: Bronze (gilt / bronze-toned)
Diameter: approx. 38.80 mm
Suspension: Original ribbon bar with medal
All dimensions are approximate
For condition, please refer to the pictures
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Central crowned emblem of the Jerusalem Patriarchate with architectural motif. On either side, busts of two prominent Orthodox Patriarchs. Greek inscriptions around the edge commemorate the Patriarchate and its historical significance.
Reverse:
Greek inscription commemorating the 1500th Anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, dated 1951, with laurel branches and Patriarchal monogram above.
Condition:
Original medal with natural age patina
Ribbon shows wear and age consistent with period
Signs of use and aging visible on medal surface
No cleaning or polishing
For exact condition, please carefully review all photos
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued in 1951 to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, one of the oldest Christian institutions in the world, founded in the early Byzantine period.
Such medals were typically issued for clergy, officials, and participants connected with Patriarchal or commemorative events. They are religious-historical medals, not mass-produced decorations, and are sought after by collectors of:
Orthodox Church memorabilia
Holy Land and Jerusalem history
Religious and commemorative medals
Summary:
An original 1951 Jerusalem Orthodox Patriarchate commemorative medal, marking 1500 years of the Patriarchate’s history. A solid and historically meaningful piece, ideal for collectors of religious, Middle Eastern, or ecclesiastical medals.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.