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Judaica / Zionism - USA, Jewish Orphan and Free School Charity Token, New York, One Dollar Contribution - Charity token issued by the Hebrew Orphan Free School and Free Clothing Association, located at 381 Grand Street, New York City, early 20th century. The institution provided education and clothing for poor and orphaned Jewish children in New York. Obverse: Depicts a boy and a girl holding hands, with the inscriptions ”HELP US CARRY ON”, and the Hebrew words ”מזל” (Mazal) and ”ברכה” (Bracha). Around the rim: ”UNITED DRIVE FOR ORPHAN FREE SCHOOL & CLOTHING FOR THESE CHILDREN.” Reverse: Shows the building of the orphan school with the text: ”HELP US & GOD WILL HELP YOU – CONTRIBUTION ONE DOLLAR” Below: ”HEBREW ORPHAN FREE SCHOOL & FREE CLOTHING ASS'N INC. 381 GRAND ST. N.Y.C.” This medal served as a $1 charity token to support the education and welfare of Jewish orphans, symbolizing the values of compassion and mutual aid within the Jewish-American community. Metal: Gilt bronze Weight: 8.885 g Diameter: 30 mm