Judaica / Zionism - England, 3 Medals of the Jewish Orphanage Norwood, Mid-20th Century

Judaica / Zionism - England, 3 Medals of the Jewish Orphanage Norwood, Mid-20th Century A set of three historical medals from the Jewish Orphanage in Norwood, London—one of the most important Jewish welfare institutions in England, founded in 1795. Norwood served as a home and care center for Jewish children and was supported and patronized by British monarchs. These medals commemorate significant royal events and the institution’s ongoing charitable mission. 1. Top Medal - 1953, Patronage of Queen Elizabeth II Obverse: Inscription: JEWISH ORPHANAGE NORWOOD JUNE 2nd 1953 H.M. THE QUEEN PATRON Small Star of David in the center. Reverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with inscription: CORONATION OF ELIZABETH II. Weight: 21.151 g Diameter: 33 mm 2. Bottom Right Medal - Good Luck Token, 1940s-1950s Obverse: Text around: THE JEWISH ORPHANAGE NORWOOD Center: Star of David with the Hebrew word “מזל” (“Luck”). Reverse: Horseshoe design and inscription: GOOD LUCK TO YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE AT HOME, ABROAD, OR ON THE SEA. Weight: 6.589 g Diameter: 25 mm 3. Bottom Left Medal - Coronation of George VI, 1937 Obverse: Depiction of the Norwood orphanage building. Text: THE JEWISH ORPHANAGE NORWOOD PATRON H.M. KING GEORGE VI Reverse: Double portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Inscription: CORONATION GEORGE VI & ELIZABETH MAY 12TH 1937 Weight: 9.436 g Diameter: 26 mm