Israel - Herzl Medal "If You Will It, It Is No Dream" - Bezalel, Jerusalem

Israel - Herzl Medal "If You Will It, It Is No Dream" - Bezalel, Jerusalem A rare medal dated to the 1930s-1940s, produced by Bezalel Jerusalem, depicting Theodor Herzl, the visionary of the State of Israel. Obverse: Features a left-facing portrait of Herzl with the Hebrew inscription "אם תרצו אין זו אגדה" ("If you will it, it is no dream") along the rim. To the left of the portrait appears his name "הרצל". The artistic style reflects the distinct character of early Bezalel bronze castings from the early 20th century. Reverse: Plain, without inscription. The medal embodies the spirit of the period and the vision of the Jewish national revival in the Land of Israel as expressed by Herzl, and stands as one of the earliest artistic representations of his iconic image. A rare and historically significant piece, representing the early Zionist artistic tradition of Bezalel Jerusalem. Weight: 164 grams Dimensions: 81 mm