Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal Commemorating the Laying of the Cornerstone for the 2nd Pavilion of the ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal Commemorating the Laying of the Cornerstone for the 2nd Pavilion of the “Ezrah” Jewish Hospital, Buenos Aires 1924 Gilt metal medal issued in 1924 by the Sociedad Israelita de Beneficencia “Ezrah” (Jewish Charity Society "Ezrah") in Buenos Aires, commemorating the laying of the cornerstone for the second pavilion of the Jewish Hospital. The obverse features a detailed view of the hospital building with the inscription: “HOSPITAL ISRAELITA 2º PABELLON - COLOCACION DE LA PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL - 12 OCTUBRE 1924” Translation: Jewish Hospital, 2nd Pavilion - Cornerstone Laying - October 12, 1924. The reverse depicts a Star of David inscribed with the Hebrew word “עזרא” (Ezrah), surrounded by the text: “SOCIEDAD ISRAELITA DE BENEFICENCIA ‘EZRAH’ BUENOS AIRES” A rare and historically significant medal representing the growth of Jewish medical institutions in Buenos Aires during the 1920s and the philanthropic efforts of the Ezrah society. Material: Gilt metal Weight: 10.62 grams Dimensions: 26x29 mm