Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal Commemorating the Laying of the Cornerstone for the Third Pavilion of the ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal Commemorating the Laying of the Cornerstone for the Third Pavilion of the Jewish Hospital “Ezrah, ” Buenos Aires 1943 Medal made of silver / silvered metal, issued in Buenos Aires in 1943 to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone for the Third Pavilion of the Jewish Hospital “Ezrah” (Hospital Israelita - 3er Pabellón). The obverse shows a detailed depiction of the hospital building and the planned new wing, with the inscription: “HOSPITAL ISRAELITA 3er PABELLÓN - PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL COLOCADA EL 26 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1943” Translation: Jewish Hospital - Third Pavilion, cornerstone laid on September 26, 1943. The reverse features a Star of David with the Tetragrammaton (יהוה) at its center, flanked by decorative motifs of charity symbols, and the inscription: “ASOCIACIÓN ISRAELITA DE BENEFICENCIA Y SOCORROS MUTUOS ‘EZRAH’ - BUENOS AIRES” Translation: Jewish Benevolent and Mutual Aid Association “Ezrah” - Buenos Aires. This medal commemorates the continued philanthropic and medical efforts of the Ezrah Jewish Association, reflecting the community’s commitment to public welfare and modern healthcare infrastructure in mid-20th century Argentina. Material: Silver / Silvered Weight: 10.08 g Diameter: 28 mm