Judaica / Zionism - South America, Jewish Sports Medals Collection, 1920-1940

Judaica / Zionism - South America, Jewish Sports Medals Collection, 1920-1940 A remarkable collection of six Jewish sports medals from South America—mainly Argentina and Brazil—dating from the 1920s to the 1940s. The medals, struck in silver, bronze, and gilt bronze, feature athletic figures (including swimmers, runners, and table tennis players), often accompanied by Hebrew or Spanish inscriptions referencing Jewish clubs and organizations. Notable inscriptions include: “Soc. Israelita S. Miguel vs C.I. Floresta - 1er Premio - David Handelsman - 1.5.43” (Jewish Society of San Miguel vs. Floresta, 1st Prize, David Handelsman, May 1, 1943). “Sociedad Hebraica Argentina - II° Premio - 1935.” (Hebraica Argentina, 2nd Prize, 1935). “Hebraica S. Paulo Brasil.” (Hebraica São Paulo, Brazil). “Al señor Simón Libedinski - Club Atlético y Biblioteca Bell - 1920.” (To Mr. Simón Libedinski, Athletic and Library Club ‘Bell’, 1920). “I Intercolegial Hebraica.” (First Jewish Inter-School Competition). This group represents an important chapter in the history of Jewish athletic and communal life in South America, reflecting the role of Hebraica clubs as hubs of Jewish identity, sports, and Zionist culture. Left medal bottom: Weight: 6.88 grams Dimensions: 42 mm Left medal top: Weight: 8.32 grams Dimensions: 34 mm Middle medal top: Weight: 13.23 grams Dimensions: 44X27 mm Right medal top: Weight: 13.15 grams Dimensions: 35 mm Right medal bottom: Weight: 9.03 grams Dimensions: 38 mm Middle medal bottom: Weight: 13.17 grams Dimensions: 37X27 mm