A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed Premier Division, Winner, 1979-80, Derek Hamilton, with ring suspension, in original case; and a silver-gilt and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Scottish Football League, the reverse inscribed League Cup, 1979-80, Runner-up, Derek Hamilton, with ring suspension in original case (2)

The following lot comprises two medals awarded to DEREK HAMILTON, ABERDEEN F.C.

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A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed Premier Division, Winner, 1979-80, Derek Hamilton, with ring suspension, in original case; and a silver-gilt and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Scottish Football League, the reverse inscribed League Cup, 1979-80, Runner-up, Derek Hamilton, with ring suspension in original case (2)

Lot Essay

Aberdeen won their first-ever Premier Division 1 Championship and only their second-ever Division 1 Championship, this season with 48 points, Celtic being runners-up on 47 points. In the 1979-80 Scottish League Cup Aberdeen were defeated by Dundee United 3-0 in the replay at Dens Park after the first match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Derek Hamilton made around fifteen Premier League appearances for Aberdeen in season 1979-80 and whilst he was a substitute in the first game of the 1979-80 League Cup final, he played in the replay at Dens Park.

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