Bidspirit auction | Palestine - Sports Medal, Maccabi

Palestine - Sports Medal, Maccabi Haifa Tennis, 1947 - A rare sports medal issued by the Maccabi Haifa Club in 1947, awarded for the Women’s Doubles Tennis Competition. Maccabi Haifa was one of the leading branches of the Maccabi movement in Mandatory Palestine, active in a wide range of sports including athletics, football, swimming, and tennis. Weight: 12.271 g Diameter: 32 mm Metal: Silvered bronze Obverse: Hebrew inscription around the edge reading “Maccabi Haifa Tennis”, with the date 1947 in the center and the words “Women’s Doubles” below, indicating that the medal was awarded in the ladies’ doubles category. Reverse: Laurel wreath surrounding the Roman numeral II, denoting second place. A beautifully preserved pre-state tennis medal, symbolizing the vibrant sports culture of the Jewish community in Palestine and the early promotion of women’s athletics.