For those of you who may be wondering about this design, the following history is provided:

Shortly after I had arrived in Viet Nam (1970) a small package arrived from Ann. In it was a small medallion on a gold chain. The medallion was unusual in that it had a diamond shape. The design on its’ face showed four arrows, forming a cross, and pointing out from the center of the medal. I thought the design was most clever in that the arrows pointing out formed four other arrows, each pointing in to the center. Ann had bought it at a catholic gift shop and had it blest by a priest. She wanted me to wear it as a talisman. In examining it closely, I turned it over and found inscribed on the back, in very small letters, “Made in Israel”. Considering my family background, I thought it very appropriate. I wore it throughout my tour in Vietnam and I guess it did its’ job well. Although I sometimes found myself in dangerous circumstances, I was never harmed in any way. We eventually decided to adopt the little diamond shaped medallion as our family crest. Ann is fond of saying that the arrows mean “what you do to others will come back to you.” Through the years I have had duplicates made in both silver and gold, both as medallions and rings. Each of our children, their spouses, and our grandchildren have been presented with one. I have worn this same symbol since 1970.

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