Bidspirit auction | Palestine - Jerusalem Inter-School Sports

Palestine - Jerusalem Inter-School Sports Medal - British Mandate Period - A rare sports medal from the British Mandate era, awarded for athletic competitions between schools in Jerusalem. This piece represents one of the earliest known sports awards from the region, featuring local design and symbolism. Obverse: Detailed relief of the Tower of David, Jerusalem, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. A small hole appears at the top, likely for suspension on a ribbon or chain. Reverse: Inscription around the border reads ”Jerusalem Inter-School Sports”, with ”Won by” in the center, left blank for the recipient’s name. Material: Copper Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 14.401 g A fascinating and rare historical artifact, illustrating the early development of organized sports and education in Jerusalem under the British Mandate.