1943 Tripoli Athletics Medal – Running / Track Event (WWII Era Sporting Award)
$75.00 AUD
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1943 Tripoli Athletics Medal – Running / Track Event (WWII Era Sporting Award)
$75.00 AUD
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A characterful 1943 athletics medal from Tripoli, featuring a dynamic depiction of two runners mid-stride — capturing the energy and competitive spirit of track events.
Dated 1943, this piece originates from a significant period in North Africa during World War II, when organised sport continued among military personnel and local communities. Medals such as this were often awarded during inter-unit competitions, athletic meets, or morale-building sporting events.
The clean, sculptural design reflects mid-20th-century medal artistry, with strong, stylised figures in motion. Its simplicity and subject matter give it both historical context and timeless sporting appeal.
Whether collected for its wartime provenance or athletic theme, this medal offers a unique glimpse into everyday life and competition during a global conflict.
Details:
- Location: Tripoli (North Africa)
- Date: 1943
- Event Type: Athletics / running (track event)
- Material: Metal
- Suspension loop intact (no ribbon present)
- Condition: patina consistent with age
- Unnamed / not engraved
Sold as a historical and sporting collectible.
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