Fifth International Harp Competition

The Fifth International Harp Competition
Official Award Medal, 5733-1973

The first three competitions took place partly in Tel Aviv and partly in Jerusalem. The fourth and fifth took place in Jerusalem only. On the occasion of the Fifth International Harp Competition, the Museum arranged a special display of antique Palestinian items in which the harp appears as an ornament.

Obverse: Above, the word "Nevel" (harp), the "v" forming a harp. In the centre, over two lines, in French "Awarded by the Ministry of Tourism to" followed by a space for the name of the recipient. On the rim, in French, "The Fifth International Harp Competition, Jerusalem, Israel, September, 1973".

Reverse: In the centre, a raised figure of King David, the poet King, playing a harp. Around the rim, in Hebrew, "The Fifth International Harp Competition Jerusalem, Elul 5733".

Edge: The State emblem with the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.

Designer: Obverse - Fred Pauker. Reverse - Miriam Karoli.

Engraving: Moshe Nov.

Mint: Hecht.