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Judaica / Zionism - USA, “For Boston” Medal - 1927 - A rare silver medal from 1927, shield-shaped and suspended from a short chain. The obverse features the Hebrew inscription “בעד בוסטון” (For Boston), with the date 1927 IV, likely referring to April 1927. The inscription suggests this piece may have been issued for a Boston team or delegation, possibly in connection with a Jewish community event or competition. The reverse bears a personal Hebrew engraving: “From the dance teacher G. Volshuler” – indicating that the medal was presented to a dance instructor named G. Volshuler, perhaps as part of a local cultural or educational initiative within the Boston Jewish community. A charming and historically significant piece reflecting the vibrant Jewish-American life of the 1920s, with strong communal and cultural resonance. Weight: 1.792 g Dimensions: 20x17 mm