Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Pair of Medals Commemorating the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Jewish Hospital ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Pair of Medals Commemorating the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Jewish Hospital, Buenos Aires 1916 A pair of medals - one made of bronze, the other silver / silvered, issued in 1916 to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone for the Jewish Hospital in Buenos Aires, founded by the Jewish Benevolent Society “Ezrah” (Sociedad Israelita de Beneficencia Ezrah). The obverse features the design of the planned hospital building, with the inscription: “COLOCACION DE LA PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL - PABELLON CENTENARIO HOSPITAL ISRAELITA BUENOS AIRES” Translation: Laying of the cornerstone - Centennial Pavilion of the Jewish Hospital, Buenos Aires. The reverse shows a Star of David with the Hebrew word "צדקה" (Charity) at its center, surrounded by the inscription: “SOCIEDAD ISRAELITA DE BENEFICENCIA ‘EZRAH’ - 29 OCTUBRE 1916” Translation: Jewish Benevolent Society “Ezrah” - October 29, 1916. These medals commemorate an important milestone in the history of Argentina’s Jewish community, reflecting its dedication to social welfare and communal health initiatives. Material: Bronze, Silver / Silvered From left to right: Weight: 7.34g Diameter: 30mm Weight: 7.92g Diameter: 30mm