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Does anyone know anything about Jacob Abraham medals (from the Berlin Jewish Museum)

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I had some extra time this evening, so I took a walk to the Berlin Jewish Museum. It was quite a powerful museum, especially the parts about the Holocaust. I was surprised that there were quite a few coins and medals in the museum, too (this museum was a history of Jews, and not specifically about the WWII era). I learned quite a lot.

They had a large display of 72 medals by someone named Jacob Abraham from the 18th and 19th century. Given the size of the display, I assume that this person was a pretty prominent medal maker. Does anyone have any more information about these medals?

Here is a picture of some of the medals:

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Here is a picture of the text adjacent to the medal display:

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On the way, I stopped by and saw Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall (what's left of it). Again, I was saddened by the fact that there was a Starbucks right next to the checkpoint (at least it was in West Berlin). image

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Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)

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  • Berlin...............................my home town, was born there, we left in 61 when the wall was built.
    Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

    Got a little home sick for a split second...image




    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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