Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal of the Hebrew Sports Association “Maccabi” Buenos Aires, 1936

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal of the Hebrew Sports Association “Maccabi” Buenos Aires, 1936 Silver or silvered medal with blue enamel, shaped as a Star of David, awarded in 1936 by the Hebrew Sports Association “Maccabi” in Buenos Aires for the Championship - “Encouragement Prize” (Premio Estímulo). The obverse features the Hebrew word “מכבי” (Maccabi) in the center, surrounded by delicate leaf decoration. The reverse reads: “As. Dep. Hebrea ‘Macabi’ - Campeonato - Premio ‘Estímulo’ - S. Pasmanik - 1936” Translation: Hebrew Sports Association “Maccabi” - Championship - Encouragement Prize - S. Pasmanik - 1936. A beautifully designed medal combining Zionist and Jewish symbolism with the Art Deco aesthetic, representing the early years of the Maccabi movement in South America, promoting Jewish identity through sports. Material: Silver / silvered with blue enamel Weight: 6.6 grams Dimensions: 39 mm