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← May Sporting Memorabilia 10th & 11th May 2011

A signed Nat Lofthouse white England international shirt worn in match v Italy in Florence 18th May 1952 during his famous 'Lion of Vienna' Tour, by S

Hammer Price:
£3,400
Estimated Price:

£2,000 - £2,500

A signed Nat Lofthouse white England international shirt worn in match v Italy in Florence 18th May 1952 during his famous 'Lion of Vienna' Tour, by St. Blaize, with embroidered three lions badge inscribed v ITALY, 1951-52, signed 'Best Wishes' in black marker pen, mounted in a frame together with a title plaque, two photographs and England & Bolton Wanderers crests, 104 by 76cm., 41 by 30in. This game played at the Stadio Comunale ended as a 1-1 draw. Seven days later Nat Lofthouse played in his most famous match helping England to beat Austria 3-2 and earning the everlasting sobriquet 'The Lion of Vienna.'