In 1966, an Iraqi pilot defected to Israel with a Soviet-built MiG-21 fighter jet in a landmark intelligence success known as Operation Diamond. The aircraft gave Israeli and Western experts an unprecedented opportunity to examine one of the era's most closely guarded military technologies.
This commemorative medal honours the operation and the ingenuity behind it.
Finishes: Silver, Copper and a future Gold edition.
Included: the corresponding Operation Diamond explanatory brochure.
Format: physical collectible medal with operation-inspired artwork.
Limited physical stock; availability is displayed separately for each finish.
Material: Zinc base metal, as confirmed by the medal supplier. The appearance varies by selected finish.
