A white-metal and enamelled plaque, the centre with circular roundel embossed with a footballing scene, crossed Italian and Union enamelled flags above centred by the F.A.crest, a rectangular panel below, inscribed Presented by The Football Association to Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio to commemorate the International Match, Italy v. England, Turin 16th May 1948, on ebonised backboard with easel support, 7in. (17.5cm) high

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A white-metal and enamelled plaque, the centre with circular roundel embossed with a footballing scene, crossed Italian and Union enamelled flags above centred by the F.A.crest, a rectangular panel below, inscribed Presented by The Football Association to Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio to commemorate the International Match, Italy v. England, Turin 16th May 1948, on ebonised backboard with easel support, 7in. (17.5cm) high

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In the above match, played on 16th May 1948 at Turin, England defeated Italy 4-0, with goals from Mortensen, Lawton and Finney (2).

The above plaque would seem to be the official gift from the Football Association to the Italian Football Association to commemorate the friendly match in 1948.

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