Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Silver Medal for the 25th Anniversary of the “Argentine Jewish Home for the Elderly ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Silver Medal for the 25th Anniversary of the “Argentine Jewish Home for the Elderly and Orphans, ” 1940 Silver / Silvered bronze medal issued in Buenos Aires in 1940 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the “Asilo Israelita Argentino para Ancianos y Huérfanos” (Argentine Jewish Home for the Elderly and Orphans). The obverse depicts the institution’s main building, with the inscription: “25º ANIVERSARIO DE SU FUNDACION - BUENOS AIRES”, translated as “25th Anniversary of Its Foundation - Buenos Aires.” The reverse bears the inscription: “ASILO ISRAELITA ARGENTINO PARA ANCIANOS Y HUÉRFANOS - EN RECUERDO A SU COMISIÓN DE DAMAS - PRESIDENTA B. G. DE BRODSKY - 1915-1940”, meaning “Argentine Jewish Asylum for the Elderly and Orphans - In Memory of Its Ladies’ Committee - President B. G. de Brodsky - 1915-1940.” This medal highlights the dedication of the Jewish women’s committee in Buenos Aires to charity and social welfare, symbolizing the strong communal spirit of Argentine Jewry in the early 20th century. Material: Silver / Silvered bronze Weight: 12.42 g Diameter: 28 mm