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IDF exhibition of 1968 - commemorative medals and keychains

The twenty year indepence of Israel and the victory in the Six Day war in 1968 were a reason for many festivities, ceremonies and parades. This was also a year of numerous commemorative coins, medal, keychains etc. In addition to this a weapon exhibition was held.The IDF exhibition took place on the Tel Aviv exhition grounds from August 6 till September, 30.

IDF exhibition of 1968 keychain 1 front IDF exhibition of 1968 keychain 1 back Bronze

Diameter 38 mm
IDF exhibition of 1968 medal 1 front  IDF exhibition of 1968 medal 1 back  Bronze

Diameter 38 mm 
     
IDF exhibition of 1968 keychain 2 front  IDF exhibition of 1968 keychain 2 back   
IDF exhibition of 1968 medal 2 f  IDF exhibition of 1968 medal 2 back  Diameter 34 mm 
     

IDF exhibition of 1968  1 

IDF exhibition of 1968  poster 

The poster of the exhibition showed the three campaign ribbons: War of Independence, Sinai Campaign, Six Day War. 

Source: Shenkar Design Research Center

IDF exhibition of 1968  Gun