Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal for the Inauguration of the Synagogue and Social Headquarters of “Agudath ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal for the Inauguration of the Synagogue and Social Headquarters of “Agudath Ajim” Association, Parque Patricios, 1939 Medal made of silver / silvered metal, issued in 1939 by the Asociación Israelita Agudath Ajim - Parque Patricios (Israeli Association “Agudath Achim” - Brotherhood Association, located in the Parque Patricios neighborhood of Buenos Aires), commemorating the inauguration of its synagogue and community building. The obverse shows a stylized Art Deco façade of the building with a Star of David above and the inscription: “ASOC. ISRAELITA AGUDATH AJIM - P. PATRICIOS” Translation: Israeli Association Agudath Achim - Parque Patricios. The reverse bears the inscription: “INAUGURACION DE SU TEMPLO Y SEDE SOCIAL - 21 MAYO 1939” Translation: Inauguration of its temple and social headquarters - May 21, 1939. A rare and elegant medal symbolizing the strengthening of Jewish communal and religious institutions in Buenos Aires during the pre-war period. Material: Silver / Silvered Weight: 10.87g Dimensions: 34x21 mm