Auction 60 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Plaque and Four Medals - Sports Competitions in Palestine - 1930s-40s

Opening: $400
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Plaque and four medals awarded in Sports competitions in Palestine in the 1930s-40s.
1. Medal awarded in a rowing competition in Haifa in 1932. On one side is a relief of a rower, marked: "E. Fraisse". On the back - 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 reverse 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, most probably, in a football competition in Haifa in 1941. On one side appears a relief of players during a game and on the reverse the legend "J.S.P. Haifa 1941. Diameter: 31 mm.
5. A medal awarded, most probably, in a sports competition in Haifa in 1942. On one side a relief of a man holding a crown. On the reverse - a wreath and the legend "Haifa 23.5.43". Diameter: 34 mm. Suspension loop.
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