Judaica / Zionism - Chile, Pair of Medals for the 20th Anniversary of the Zionist Federation of Chile, 1939

Judaica / Zionism - Chile, Pair of Medals for the 20th Anniversary of the Zionist Federation of Chile, 1939 Two identical medals, one gilt bronze and the other silver / silvered, issued in 1939 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Zionist Federation of Chile (Federación Sionista de Chile). The obverse features a large Star of David with the inscription around: “XX ANIVERSARIO - FED. SIONISTA DE CHILE”, translated as “20th Anniversary - Zionist Federation of Chile.” The reverse shows the dates 1919 - 1939, with a raised design of a hand symbol above the Hebrew letter “כ, ” and the Hebrew inscription “אם אשכחך ירושלם” (“If I forget thee, O Jerusalem” - Psalm 137). These medals commemorate twenty years of organized Zionist activity in Chile and reflect the strong connection between the Jewish community in South America and the ideals of Zionism. Materials: one gilt bronze, the other silver / silvered Right: Weight: 9.670 g Diameter: 27 mm Left: Weight: 7.264 Diameter: 27 mm