Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal for the Inauguration of the Workshop Section at the Jewish Home for the ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal for the Inauguration of the Workshop Section at the Jewish Home for the Elderly and Orphans, Buenos Aires 1926 Silver or silvered medal issued in 1926 to commemorate the inauguration of the Workshop Section (Sección Talleres) at the Asilo Israelita Argentino para Ancianos y Huérfanos (Jewish Home for the Elderly and Orphans) in Buenos Aires. The obverse depicts the workshop building with the inscription: “EDIFICIO PARA HUERFANOS - SECCIÓN TALLERES”, surrounded by Hebrew text אסילו ישראליטה ארגנטינו and Spanish Para Ancianos y Huérfanos, with small Stars of David in the corners. The reverse reads: “INAUGURACIÓN DEL 1ER PABELLÓN - SECCIÓN TALLERES - 28 DE FEBRERO DE 1926 - Bs. Aires” Translation: Inauguration of the First Pavilion - Workshop Section - Buenos Aires, February 28, 1926. A rare octagonal medal with an elegant architectural depiction, reflecting the Argentine Jewish community’s dedication to education, work, and welfare. Material: Silver / silvered Weight: 9.86 grams Dimensions: 33 mm