Lot 168
Medal – Jubille of "Hevrat Mefitzey Haskala", 1913
Medal in honor of the Jubilee of "Hevrat Mefitzey Haskala". [Russia, 1913].
Obverse: relief of two children studying, above them a hand holding a torch and the inscription "let there be light". On the rim- the inscription "Hevrat Mefitzey Haskala in Russia" (Russian).
Reverse: Star of David with a branch, and the letter "L" in the center. Surrounding inscription: Hevrat Mefitzey Haskala BeIsrael, 1863-1913". Manufacturer's mark in Russian.
Hevrat Mefitzey Haskala [The society for promotion of culture] was founded in 1863 by a group of Jews from St. Petersburg and was active until 1917. The goal of this society was to promote the Russian culture and language among Jews.
Diameter: 60 mm.
