Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, “Congregación Israelita Latina”, Buenos Aires, 1918

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, “Congregación Israelita Latina”, Buenos Aires, 1918 Two identical medals, one in silver/silvered and one in bronze, issued in 1918 (5678) by the Congregación Israelita Latina de Buenos Aires, commemorating the laying of the cornerstone for the community’s central synagogue. The obverse depicts the façade of the synagogue with two towers and a central rose window, flanked by the dates “1918 - 5678.” The reverse bears the inscription: “Congregación Israelita Latina de Buenos Aires - Templo - Colocación de la Piedra Fundamental.” Translation: Latin Israelite Congregation of Buenos Aires - Temple - Laying of the Cornerstone. A historically significant pair of medals representing the early institutional development of Buenos Aires’ Jewish community in the early 20th century. Material: Silver / silvered and bronze Left: Weight: 10.01 grams Dimensions: 31 mm Right: Weight: 9.55 grams Dimensions: 34 mm