Beschreibung:

1. Certificate for a donation of an olive tree in memory of Theodor Herzl. Printed by A. Müller, Vienna, [ca. 1905]. On top appears the writing "Etz Zayit"(Hebrew) and on the bottom: "Theodor Herzl". Below the name appear the dates Herzl's birth and death. In the center of the certificate appears Herzl's portrait, and drawn in the ground is Herzl's tomb stone in Vienna cemetery. In 1904 the JNF started to plant forests in the country, and at first there was an attempt to plant olive trees. After Herzl passed away it was decided to name the olive tree orchards after him. In 1911 this initiative failed and a decision was made to prefer barren trees to olive trees. 24.5X31 cm. Good-fair condition. Small tears along margins of leaf. Retoration with adhesive tape on the of the leaf. Folding marks. Stains. Creases. 2. Cast bronze relief, with Herzl's portrait. [Palestine? Ca. 1940s]. Profile portrait of Herzl. The inscription "Dr. Herzl" is embossed on the base of the plaque, with a Star of David in the center. On the of the plaque are three legs. 25X18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Corrosion. Paint stains on the . Covered with green patina. 3. Cast bronze relief, Herzl's portrait. Profile portrait of Herzl. Signed on the lower right corner "Saul Zaets". 15X21.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. On the of the relief are two suspension loops with an iron cord threaded between them. 4. Repouseé and embossed cast relief with Herzl's portrait. [Israel, 1950s?]. A thin copper plaque with a profile portrait of Herzl. On the bottom appears an embossed inscription: "Herzl, Visionary of the State of Israel" (Hebrew). 14.5X8.5 cm. Good condition. Some bends. Some stains.