Lot Essay
This medal would appear to be a commemorative example commissioned by Aston Villa to celebrate the historic 'Double' win, season 1896-97.
Details
A 12ct gold medal, the obverse cast with the Division 1 League Championship and F.A. Cup trophies and inscribed League Champions & English Cup Winners, 1897, the reverse cast with the club crest and motto and inscribed Aston Villa Football Club, the rim inscribed F.Wheldon, with ring suspension