1965 - Eternal Memory to the Martyrs of the Genocide - Commemorating 50 Years

ANRO-1446

Obverse: Eternal Memory to the Martyrs of the Holocaust. Dually dated 1915 and 1965. View of the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Tsitsernakaberd
Reverse: Flame in urn; 1915/1965 to upper left.
Specifications: 59mm, 87.94 g, 12h
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Image shown: CNG e474 Lot 557 Ex Professor Asbed Donabedian Collection (1923-1993).

The 1965 medal solemnly commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, paying tribute to the memory of the martyrs who perished during this dark chapter in history. Between 1915 and 1923, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians lost their lives in the systematic extermination orchestrated by the Ottoman Empire. This medal not only serves as a symbol of remembrance for the victims but also as a testament to the resilience and strength of the Armenian people, who have persevered through immense adversity and continue to honor the memory of those who were lost.