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Judaica / Zionism - USA, “Zionist Convention Baltimore” Delegate Medal - 1917 (5677) - A rare Zionist Convention medal issued for the 20th Convention of the Federation of American Zionists, held in Baltimore, 1917 (Hebrew year 5677). Obverse: Features a Star of David with the Hebrew word “ציון” (Zion) at center, surrounded by the legend: “ZIONIST CONVENTION 1917 - 5677 BALTIMORE.” Attached above is a two-tone ribbon (blue and beige) inscribed: “DELEGATE - FEDERATION OF AMERICAN ZIONISTS - 20TH CONVENTION.” A nameplate above bears the delegate’s name: “Boris Kazanetz.” Reverse stamped by maker: “BASTIAN BROS CO., ROCHESTER N.Y.”, a renowned American manufacturer of early convention badges and medals. This historic medal marks a pivotal year in Zionist history — 1917, the year of the Balfour Declaration, symbolizing the growing support of American Jewry for the establishment of a Jewish homeland.