בידספיריט | Eretz Israeli/Bezalel? Hebrew College University

Eretz Israeli/Bezalel? Hebrew College University opening commemoration pin 1925 - Pin from opening ceremony of ”Hebrew College” (Hebrew University) , 1925; not maker-marked ( probably Bezalel ); 2.75 x 7cm, 4.95g. Depicts original structure of college (corner stone laid 1918), with Hebrew dates of opening on top corners ”7 Nisan | 5685” (1 April 1925) & 2-lined Hebrew legend below, ”Opening of the Hebrew College in Jerusalem”. Ceremony occurred 7 years after laying of cornerstone; founding fathers were Rabbi Judah Magnes (first chancellor), Chaim Weizmann & Albert Einstein . Many local & foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony (1-3 April); 7000 people participated. Product Tags: Mandatory Palestinian Pins, Culture & Memorabilia and Israeliana from Palestine Mandate and from 20th Century, 1920s, 1924-1929 4th Aliya