Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - Israel 10th Anniversary of Independence Medal, 1948-1958 - Samuel Novick

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - Israel 10th Anniversary of Independence Medal, 1948-1958 - Samuel Novick Jewish-Zionist commemorative medal from Argentina marking the 10th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, 1948-1958. Round medal with suspension loop and ring, prominently featuring the State Emblem of Israel. Obverse: The State Emblem of Israel at center, consisting of the seven-branched menorah flanked by olive branches, with the Hebrew inscription: "ישראל" (Israel) Above: "1948-1958" The emblem is surrounded by olive branches tied with a ribbon. Reverse: A large numeral 10 with the Spanish inscription: "10° ANIVERSARIO" (10th Anniversary) "de la INDEPENDENCIA DE ISRAEL" (of the Independence of Israel) A central scroll bears the name: "SAMUEL NOVICK" At the bottom is the Hebrew inscription: "לשנת העשור" (For the Tenth Anniversary) An Argentine Jewish-Zionist commemorative medal celebrating Israel's first decade of independence, combining the Israeli state emblem with Hebrew and Spanish inscriptions. The name Samuel Novick forms part of the design, apparently identifying the recipient or person for whom the medal was prepared.