Lot Essay
The above medal is hallmarked for 1937 and as such probably represents the infamous match between England and Germany, played on 14th May 1938 in Berlin, where the England players gave the Nazi salute. England won this match 6-3. From our researches the England players were not awarded medals to represent the above match and therefore the recipient of the above medal is not known.
This medal was previously sold in Phillips, Sale of Sporting Items, 17th July, 1991, Lot 255A, where it was wrongly attributed as being awarded to either Stanley Matthews or the match referee.