Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - Jewish "I. Hatzmaut" Tournament Prize Medal - Israel Independence Day - C.I.S.O. - 1962

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - Jewish "I. Hatzmaut" Tournament Prize Medal - Israel Independence Day - C.I.S.O. - 1962 An Argentine prize medal dated 1962 with a clear Jewish-Israeli connection. The reverse is inscribed "TORNEO 'I. HATZMAUT', " with "Hatzmaut" referring to Israel's Independence Day. The medal was awarded in connection with a tournament organized by C.I.S.O., as indicated by the inscription. Obverse: A flaming torch at center, flanked by an open book and a closed book and surrounded by laurel branches. Below is a blank rectangular panel apparently intended for engraving the recipient's name. Elaborate decorative border and suspension loop above. Reverse: Inscribed: "C.I.S.O." "TORNEO" "I. HATZMAUT" ("Independence" Tournament) A blank rectangular panel, with the date below: "1962" An interesting prize medal documenting Jewish-Israeli communal activity in Argentina during the early 1960s. The use of "Hatzmaut" in the context of a 1962 tournament connects the piece with the celebration of Israeli independence within the local community. Gold-colored metal, showing handling marks, wear and age-related patina.