F.A. Cup runners-up medal awarded to a Huddersfield Town player in 1938, 9ct. gold, inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, RUNNERS-UP, in
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£2,400
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£1,500 - £2,500
F.A. Cup runners-up medal awarded to a Huddersfield Town player in 1938, 9ct. gold, inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, RUNNERS-UP, in original fitted case, the lid stamped gilt THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP, 1937-38 In the 1938 F.A. Cup Final Huddersfield Town were beaten 1-0 by Preston North End. The match went the closest in the Wembley era to requiring a replay with George Mutch settling the game with a 119th minute penalty. A F.A. Cup Final replay was not required until 1970. This medal is unnamed, however see lot 754 in this auction for further information.