Third International Harp Competition

The Third International Harp Competition
Official Award Medal, 5725-1965
The medal was issued exclusively for the Harp Competition

The first Harp Competition took place in Jerusalem in September 1959. The second, in 1962 and the third in 1965.

Obverse: Above, the word "Harp" (Nevel) the Hebrew "v" taking the form of a harp. In the centre, over two lines, in French: "Awarded by the Ministry of Tourism to..." (with a space for the name of the recipient.) On the rim in French: 'The Third International Harp Competition". Below, in French: "Jerusalem, Israel, Septembre 1965".

Reverse: A raised figure of King David, the poet King", playing a harp. Around the rim, the Hebrew inscription: 'The Third International Harp Competition, Jerusalem, Elul, 5725".

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

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

Engraving: Kretschmer.

Mint: Kretschmer.