Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Pair of Medals Commemorating the Inauguration of “Hospital Clara” of the Jewish ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Pair of Medals Commemorating the Inauguration of “Hospital Clara” of the Jewish Sanitary Society, 1929 A pair of identical medals - one in  silvered metal and the other in gilt - issued in 1929 to commemorate the inauguration of “Hospital Clara” of the Sociedad Sanitaria Israelita (Jewish Sanitary Society) in Buenos Aires, on February 3, 1929. The obverse shows the front façade of the hospital with the inscription: “HOSPITAL CLARA” The reverse bears the text: “SOCIEDAD SANITARIA ISRAELITA INAUGURADO EL 3 DE FEBRERO DE 1929” Translation: Jewish Sanitary Society - Inaugurated on February 3, 1929. An elegant and historical pair representing the Jewish community’s dedication to modern healthcare and public welfare in early 20th-century Argentina. Materials: Silvered and gilded bronze Right: Weight: 9.07 grams Dimensions: 25x29 mm Left: Weight: 9.53 grams Dimensions: 26x29 mm