Cuba, Republic. A 100 Year Anniversary of Jose Marti Table Medal

In Bronze, a high relief table medal commemorating the 100 year anniversary of Jose Marti, the obverse presenting a left-facing portrait of Marti, encircled by the inscription CON TODOS Y PARA EL BIEN DE TODOS, the reverse featuring a half laurel half oak leaf cluster surrounding the inscription REPUBLICA DE CUBA 1853-28 DE ENERO -1953 MEDALLA CONMEMORATIVA DEL CENTENARIO DEL NACIMIENTO DE JOSE MARTI, measures 76.2mm (diameter), weighs 233.80 grams, light wear, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. 

Footnote: Born in 1898 in Mexico, Luis Padilla Nervo developed an early passion for politics while studying law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His career on the global stage began in 1945, when he signed the United Nations Charter on behalf of Mexico at the San Francisco Conference. Padilla Nervo made history as Mexico’s first Ambassador to the United Nations and served as a member of the United Nations Security Council. In 1951, he reached another milestone by becoming President of the General Assembly during its sixth session. After his time at the UN, Padilla Nervo held several key positions in Mexico’s government, serving in the Ministries of Education, Interior, and Labor. His distinguished career continued with his election to the International Court of Justice, where he served as a judge from 1964 to 1973—becoming only the second Mexican to hold that position. In recognition of his lifetime of achievements, he was honored with the prestigious Grand Crosses from over 30 nations celebrating his enduring contributions to diplomacy, law, and public service.