A white-metal and enamel plaque, the frieze cast with a circular medallion depicting footballers, surmounted by the England crest, crossed Union and France flags below, on shaped ebonised backboard, bearing a rectangular plaque inscribed England v. France, London, 3rd May 1947, with easel support, 5¼in. (13.5cm) high
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A white-metal and enamel plaque, the frieze cast with a circular medallion depicting footballers, surmounted by the England crest, crossed Union and France flags below, on shaped ebonised backboard, bearing a rectangular plaque inscribed England v. France, London, 3rd May 1947, with easel support, 5¼in. (13.5cm) high
Lot Essay
In the above match, played at Highbury on 3rd May 1947, England defeated France 3-0. The England goalscorer's were Finney, Mannion and Carter.