Commemorative medals/Personality or portrait
medal
Composition
Bronze
Weight
74 g
Diameter
59 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
In the centre, two medallions, upon which appears a likeness of the `famous benefactor` and his son James. Beneath, the legend: `Edmond de Rothschild, father of the yishuv and his son James, who gave the Knesset its home.` The above also in English. In the upper part, round the rim, a gold frame. The artist`s signature, P. Vincze, in Hebrew and English.
Obverse lettering
EDMOND THE ROTHSCHILD FATHER OF THE
YISHUV AND HIS SON JAMES WHO GAVE THE KNESSET ITS HOME
אדמונד דה-רוטשילד
אבי הישוב ובנו ג`ינס
בונה משכן הכנסת
Obverse script
Reverse description
Three sets of figures symbolizing the major achievements of the Rothschilds and PICA, in Israel (agriculture, education, industry). Above them, the Knesset. Round the rim, a golden frame. The artist`s signature, P. Vincze, in Hebrew and English.
