Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Gilt Medal for the Laying of the Cornerstone of the “Unión Israelita Argentina” ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Gilt Medal for the Laying of the Cornerstone of the “Unión Israelita Argentina” Synagogue, 1905 Gilt metal medal commemorating the cornerstone-laying ceremony of the Unión Israelita Argentina synagogue in Buenos Aires, held on September 24, 1905 (24 Elul 5665). The obverse bears Hebrew and Yiddish inscriptions reading: “קהלת ישרון ארגנטינא בואנוס איירס כ"ד אלול תרס"ה” (Congregation Yeshurun Argentina, Buenos Aires, 24 Elul 5665), with a central Star of David enclosing a handshake, symbolizing brotherhood, unity, and solidarity among the members of the community. The reverse inscription in Spanish reads: “UNIÓN ISRAELITA ARGENTINA - COLOCACION DE LA PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL DE LA SINAGOGA - 24 SETIEMBRE 1905 - BUENOS AIRES”, translated as “Argentine Jewish Union - Laying of the Synagogue’s Cornerstone - September 24, 1905 - Buenos Aires.” This historically significant medal marks one of the earliest organized communal events of the Jewish population in Buenos Aires, reflecting the synthesis of Jewish tradition and local Argentine identity. Material: Gilt metal Weight: 8.441 g Diameter: 30 mm