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Palestine - Sports Medal, “Young Beitar Sports Day”, 1941, Jerusalem - A rare sports medal issued in 1941 for the Young Beitar Sports Day in Jerusalem, held shortly after the death of Ze’ev Jabotinsky, the founder and leader of the Beitar movement. The medal reflects the spirit of Beitar youth in Mandatory Palestine, combining national ideology, physical education, and dedication to Zionist revival. Weight: 2.949 g Diameter: 18 mm Metal: Gilt bronze Obverse: Portrait of Ze’ev Jabotinsky with the Hebrew legend “With both my hands I dedicated myself to you, my homeland.” Reverse: Hebrew inscription reading “Beitar Youth Sports Day - Passover 5701 (1941), Jerusalem.” This historically significant medal, issued a year after Jabotinsky’s passing, was likely awarded as a commemorative or participation token at a sports event honoring his legacy and the Beitar youth’s commitment to the national cause.