9ct. gold & enamel medal from the inaugural Charity Shield in 1898 originally known as the Sheriff of London Charity Shield, the obverse inscribed SHE

9ct. gold & enamel medal from the inaugural Charity Shield in 1898 originally known as the Sheriff of London Charity Shield, the obverse inscribed SHERIFF OF LONDON CHARITY SHIELD, the reverse inscribed PRESENTED BY T.R. DEWAR ESQ., SHERIFF OF LONDON, 1897-8, mounted in a frame with blow up photographs of the obverse & reverse of the medal and printed information, 41 by 34cm. The above medal represents the first-ever match in the competition. In the opening match played on 19th March 1898 at the Crystal Palace, the Corinthians drew 0-0 with Sheffield United. It was decided by the committee that a replay was to be staged. In the replay played on 4th April again at the Crystal Palace the Corinthians and Sheffield United drew the match 1-1. It was then decided that the teams would share the honours and became joint-holders of the inaugural competition.