Judaica / Zionism - England / Israel, Medal, Meyer Weisgal - Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 1974

Judaica / Zionism - England / Israel, Medal, Meyer Weisgal - Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 1974 A large and impressive bronze medal, issued in 1974 by The Weizmann Institute Foundation, London, honoring Meyer Weisgal - one of the leading figures in modern Zionism and the founding Chancellor of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. The obverse features a detailed portrait of Meyer Weisgal, surrounded by the inscription: THE FIRST CHANCELLOR - THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE - MEYER WEISGAL - AET. 80 The reverse presents a panoramic aerial view of the Weizmann Institute campus, inscribed around the rim: THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION LONDON - REHOVOT 1974 ISRAEL The medal was finely struck by Spink & Son Ltd., London, one of the world’s most prestigious mints, operating under Royal Warrant to Her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. Housed in its original blue velvet presentation case bearing the maker’s mark. Metal: Bronze (silvered)