Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal Issued by the Jewish Community of Buenos Aires Province for the Centennial of ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal Issued by the Jewish Community of Buenos Aires Province for the Centennial of Argentina’s Independence, 1910 Silver medal issued by the Jewish Community (Colectividad Israelita) of Buenos Aires Province to commemorate the Centennial of Argentina’s Independence, celebrated on May 25, 1910. The obverse features an allegorical female figure representing Liberty, crowned with laurel leaves and facing right, surrounded by the inscription: “AL GRAN PUEBLO ARGENTINO SALUD!”, translated as “To the Great Argentine People - Greetings!” The reverse inscription reads: “RECUERDO DE LA COLECTIVIDAD ISRAELITA DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES EN EL PRIMER CENTENARIO 25 DE MAYO 1910”, meaning “Souvenir from the Jewish Community of Buenos Aires Province on the First Centennial, May 25, 1910.” This medal symbolizes the Jewish community’s participation in Argentina’s national life and their proud identification with the country’s historic centennial celebration. Material: Silver Weight: 9.317 g Diameter: 30 mm