A 9ct. gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed North Eastern Football League, the reverse inscribed Div. I Championship, 1931-32, Middlesbrough F.C., R. Baxter, with ring suspension, in original case; a 9ct. gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Cup, the reverse inscribed 1936-7, Middlesbrough F.C., R.Baxter, in original fitted case; and a white -metal medal, the reverse inscribed R.Baxter, Middlesbrough F.C., 1938 XII. 7., Scotland, v. Hungary, Ibrox Park (3)

The following lot comprises medals awarded to ROBERT BAXTER

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A 9ct. gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed North Eastern Football League, the reverse inscribed Div. I Championship, 1931-32, Middlesbrough F.C., R. Baxter, with ring suspension, in original case; a 9ct. gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Cup, the reverse inscribed 1936-7, Middlesbrough F.C., R.Baxter, in original fitted case; and a white -metal medal, the reverse inscribed R.Baxter, Middlesbrough F.C., 1938 XII. 7., Scotland, v. Hungary, Ibrox Park (3)

Lot Essay

Born in Gilmerton, Midlothian on 23rd January 1911, Robert Denholm Baxter joined Middlesbrough in May 1931 from Musslebrough Bruntonians. In season 1938-39 he made three full International appearances for Scotland, against England, Wales and Hungary. During W.W. II he was a guest player for Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian before joining Hearts in 1946. Thereafter, there was a brief spell as player/manager with Leith Athletic before becoming team manager of the Edinburgh speedway team. Baxter also played two wartime Internationals for Scotland.

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