Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal of the First South American Congress for the Land of Israel, Buenos Aires 1938

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal of the First South American Congress for the Land of Israel, Buenos Aires 1938 Medal made of silvered metal, issued in Buenos Aires in 1938 to commemorate the First South American Congress for the Land of Israel (Primer Congreso Sudamericano Pro Palestina), held on May 8, 1938. The obverse shows sun rays emerging above mountains, symbolizing national renewal and hope, with the inscription: “ERETZ ISRAEL - BS. AIRES - 8-V-1938 - 1ER CONGRESO SUD AMERICANO PRO PALESTINA” Translation: Land of Israel - Buenos Aires - May 8, 1938 - First South American Congress for Palestine. The reverse features a Star of David and a Hebrew inscription: “הכנס הראשון למען ארץ ישראל באמריקה הדרומית - ד' אייר תרצ"ח” Translation: The first congress for the Land of Israel in South America - 4 Iyar 5698 (May 8, 1938). This medal was issued by the Zionist Federation of Argentina to commemorate a historic event demonstrating South American Jewry’s solidarity with the Jewish community in Palestine during the pre-state period. Material: Silvered metal Weight: 7.24 g Dimensions: 22x34 mm