Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
A Plaque and Four Medals – Sports Competitions in Palestine – 1930s and 1940s
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A plaque and four medals awarded in Sports competitions in Palestine in the 1930s and 1940s.?1. Medal awarded in a rowing competition in Haifa in 1932. On one side is a relief of a rower, signed: "E. Fraisse". On the other side - a wreath, the legend "rowing surfboard grade B", name of the medal winner and the legend "Dolphin 15 X 32". Diameter: 40 mm. Suspension loop.?2. Plaque made by Shmuel Krechmer - "Prize A" award in the National championship, 1935, on behalf of the "Amateur Sports Association in Palestine". In the center is a map of Palestine, surmounted by a Star of David and the Hebrew legend "Yerushalem". Signed on verso in Hebrew: "Krechmer Jerusalem". 29x44 mm.?3. A medal awarded for the national football competition in 1937. Diameter 29 mm. Suspension loop.?4. A medal awarded, presumably, in a football competition in Haifa in 1941. On one side appears a relief of players during a game and on verso the legend "J.S.P. Haifa 1941. Diameter: 31 mm.?5. A medal awarded, presumably, in a sports competition in Haifa in 1942. On one side a relief of a man holding a crown. On the other sidw - a wreath and the legend "Haifa 23.5.43". Diameter: 34 mm. Suspension loop.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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