A 12ct gold medal, the obverse cast with the Division 1 League Championship and F.A. Cup trophies and inscribed <I>League Champions & English Cup Winners, 1897</I>, the reverse cast with the club crest and motto and inscribed <I>Aston Villa Football Club</I>, the rim inscribed <I>F.Wheldon</I>, with ring suspension | Christie's

Sale 1526

Football and Related Memorabilia

Glasgow

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20 November 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 43

A 12ct gold medal, the obverse cast with the Division 1 League Championship and F.A. Cup trophies and inscribed League Champions & English Cup Winners, 1897, the reverse cast with the club crest and motto and inscribed Aston Villa Football Club, the rim inscribed F.Wheldon, with ring suspension

Price realised

GBP 2,415

Estimate

GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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A 12ct gold medal, the obverse cast with the Division 1 League Championship and F.A. Cup trophies and inscribed League Champions & English Cup Winners, 1897, the reverse cast with the club crest and motto and inscribed Aston Villa Football Club, the rim inscribed F.Wheldon, with ring suspension
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Lot Essay

This medal would appear to be a commemorative example commissioned by Aston Villa to celebrate the historic 'Double' win, season 1896-97.
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