Bidspirit auction | Judaica / USA, Two Medals

Judaica / USA, Two Medals - New Mount Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, Mid-20th Century - A pair of identical commemorative medals, differing in metal composition - one gilt bronze and one silvered nickel - issued for the New Mount Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California. These were likely produced to mark the dedication of the hospital’s new building, a key Jewish institution known for its compassionate medical service to the broader community. Obverse: Depicts the modern hospital building with the legend: ”NEW MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA” Reverse: Shows a heart surrounded by the blessings: ”GOOD LUCK - GOOD HEALTH - HAPPINESS”, and in the center: ”FROM THE INSTITUTION WITH A HEART”, symbolizing the hospital’s caring mission. Such medals were presented to donors and visitors as tokens of appreciation. Metals: Gilt bronze Silvered nickel Right: Weight: 20.691 g Diameter: 35 mm Left: Weight: 11.792 g Diameter: 32 mm