Judaica / Zionism - USA, Medal 300th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in America 1954

Judaica / Zionism - USA, Medal 300th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in America 1954 A finely struck bronze medal, issued in 1954 to commemorate the 300th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States (1654-1954), marking the arrival of the first Jewish settlers in New Amsterdam and celebrating three centuries of Jewish contribution to American life. The obverse features a seven-branched menorah topped by seven stars, symbolizing liberty, unity, and enlightenment, with the legend: AMERICAN JEWISH TERCENTENARY 1654-1954 The reverse depicts a Jewish family - father, mother, and child - standing before a map of the United States, representing faith, heritage, and the future, with the inscription: MAN’S OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER FREEDOM, and the Hebrew years תרי"ד - תשי"ד (1654-1954) above. Issued under the auspices of the American Jewish Tercentenary Committee, this medal stands as an enduring symbol of Jewish identity, freedom, and contribution to American democracy. Metal: BronzeJudaica / Zionism - USA, Medal - 300th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in America - 1954 A finely struck bronze medal, issued in 1954 to commemorate the 300th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States (1654-1954), marking the arrival of the first Jewish settlers in New Amsterdam and celebrating three centuries of Jewish contribution to American life. The obverse features a seven-branched menorah topped by seven stars, symbolizing liberty, unity, and enlightenment, with the legend: AMERICAN JEWISH TERCENTENARY 1654-1954 The reverse depicts a Jewish family - father, mother, and child - standing before a map of the United States, representing faith, heritage, and the future, with the inscription: MAN’S OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER FREEDOM, and the Hebrew years תרי"ד - תשי"ד (1654-1954) above. Issued under the auspices of the American Jewish Tercentenary Committee, this medal stands as an enduring symbol of Jewish identity, freedom, and contribution to American democracy. Metal: Bronze Weight: 161 g Diameter: 75 mm