Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal for the Laying of the Cornerstone of the “Bikur Joilim” Charity Building, 1938

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal for the Laying of the Cornerstone of the “Bikur Joilim” Charity Building, 1938 Medal made of silver / silvered metal, issued in 1938 by the Sociedad de Beneficencia para Enfermos “Bikur Joilim” (Charitable Society for the Sick), commemorating the laying of the cornerstone for the society’s new building. The obverse depicts the façade of the building with the inscription: “SOCIEDAD DE BENEFICENCIA PARA ENFERMOS ‘BIKUR JOILIM’ - 1896-1938” Translation: Charitable Society for the Sick “Bikur Joilim” - 1896-1938. The dates mark the founding of the organization and the year of the cornerstone ceremony. The reverse bears the inscription: “COLOCACION DE LA PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL DE SU EDIFICIO - 18 DICIEMBRE 1938” Translation: Laying of the cornerstone for the society’s building - December 18, 1938. The society, founded in 1896, was one of the oldest Jewish charitable institutions in Buenos Aires, devoted to the care of the sick in accordance with the Jewish commandment of Bikur Cholim (visiting and aiding the ill). Material: Silver / Silvered Weight: 12.34g Dimensions: 31x24 mm