The First President Dr. Chaim Weizmann 1874-1952 Medal
Obverse Text: The First President Dr. Chaim Weizmann 1874-1952
Obverse Image: Head of Weizmann facing right
Reverse Text: 14. Mai 1948 ISRAEL / (Some Hebrew I can not translate)
Reverse Image: Twelve Tribes
Rim: Reeded: Plan
Rim Hallmarks: None
Issued: NA
Mint: NA
Series: NA
Diameter: 36mm
Composition: Sterling Silver
Weight: 15.5 grams
Strike: Proof, medal has some light tone and contact points. This medal has een cleaned just not agressive.
The highly reflective proof field causes a black effect in the scan of this medal.
In 1920 Weizmannbecame the president of the World Zionist Organization (WZO)
There are apparenly the same medals and other with the same reverse issued in Gold. However I can not find the details on who minted this.