Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - 50th Anniversary of Rivera and the Jewish Colonies Pendant Medal, 1905-1955, .900 ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - 50th Anniversary of Rivera and the Jewish Colonies Pendant Medal, 1905-1955, .900 Silver Jewish pendant medal from Argentina commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rivera and its neighboring colonies, associated with the history of Jewish agricultural settlement in Argentina and the Jewish Colonization Association. Obverse: Agricultural scene depicting a farmer plowing with oxen, ears of wheat and a seven-branched menorah, combining Jewish and agricultural-settlement symbolism. Reverse: Fineness mark: "900" and the inscriptions: "CINCUENTENARIO RIVERA Y COLONIAS 1905-1955" (50th Anniversary of Rivera and the Colonies, 1905-1955) "RECUERDO PARA E.F. DE JERSONSKY" (Souvenir for E.F. de Jersonsky) The anniversary refers to the settlement of Rivera beginning in 1905; local historical documentation also records the centennial celebrations of Rivera and its colonies in 2005. Specifications: .900 silver, fitted with a suspension loop.