A 9ct gold medal, the obverse inscribed <I>The Football League, Champions Division 1</I>, the reverse inscribed <I>Manchester City F.C., 1936-37, F.V. Swift</I>, with ring suspension, in original fitted case | Christie's

Sale 1526

Football and Related Memorabilia

Glasgow

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20 November 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 73

A 9ct gold medal, the obverse inscribed The Football League, Champions Division 1, the reverse inscribed Manchester City F.C., 1936-37, F.V. Swift, with ring suspension, in original fitted case

Price realised

GBP 1,610

Estimate

GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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A 9ct gold medal, the obverse inscribed The Football League, Champions Division 1, the reverse inscribed Manchester City F.C., 1936-37, F.V. Swift, with ring suspension, in original fitted case
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Lot Essay

Manchester City won their first-ever Division 1 Championship this season with 57 points, Charlton Athletic being runners-up on 54 points.
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