Bidspirit auction | Palestine - Pair of Athletics

Palestine - Pair of Athletics Medals, Palestine vs Egypt, 1945 - A fascinating pair of medals awarded to members of the Palestine Athletics Team for international competitions held against Egyptian teams in 1945, during the final years of the British Mandate. Right (Silvered): Weight: 24.380 g Diameter: 35 mm Left (Gilt): Weight: 25.324 g Diameter: 33 mm Metal: Silvered and gilt bronze Obverse: Classic relief design of runners in motion at the finish line, symbolizing speed and determination. Reverse: Laurel wreath surrounding inscriptions: On the gilt medal: “ATHLETICS PALESTINE V CAIRO AREA 1945 880 YDS 2ND” On the silvered medal: “ATHLETICS PALESTINE V ALEX UNITED SERVICES 1945” These medals represent the early international appearances of the Palestine athletics team and the emerging national pride in sports achievements before the establishment of the State of Israel. Extremely rare and historically significant pieces reflecting the athletic and cultural connections between Palestine and Egypt in the mid-1940s.