The Fourth International Harp Competition

The Fourth International Harp Competition
Official Award Medal, 5730-1970

Unlike previous competitions which were held tri-annually, 1959- 1962 - 1965, the fourth competition did not take place until 1970.

Obverse: Above, the word "Nevel" (harp in Hebrew), the letter "v" resembling a harp. In the centre and over two lines, in French "Awarded by the Ministry of Tourism to (blank space for recipient's name)". On the rim, in French, "The Fourth International Harp Competition, Jerusalem, Israel, September 1970".

Reverse: In the centre, a raised figure of King David, the poet king, playing a harp. Around the rim, in Hebrew, "The Fourth International Harp Competition, Jerusalem, Elul 5730".

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

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

Engraving: Kretschmer.

Mint: 1097 medals - Kretschmer. 2606 medals - Hecht.