Israel - Pair medals of International hobby exhibition 1975 - Silver 935, 48g, 45mm Advanced ...

Israel - Pair medals of International hobby exhibition 1975 - Silver 935, 48g, 45mm Advanced technology and improved living standards have made it possible for man to pay attention to other pursuits besides working for a living. In Israel, there are many hobbyists who present their products or collections at exhibitions. Some two hundred hobbyists participated in the 1975 show, displaying a high degree of professional and artistic skills, from painting, sculpting, copper smithing, jewelry, modeling to products fashioned out of string and matches, stamp and coin collections, etc. The obverse shows a globe covered by a ribbon showing flags, signifying the international character of the show. Above it an inscription in raised letters: "International Hobby Exhibition". On the rim on both sides an inscription: "Tel Aviv 5736" in Hebrew. The English translation has the date "1975". The reverse depicts four basic hobbies: painting, sculpting, pottery, and coin collecting. On the lower part is an English inscription: "International Hobby Exhibition".