The Football League Division One Championship medal awarded to Allenby Chilton of Manchester United in season 1951-52, silver-gilt, inscribed THE FOOT

The Football League Division One Championship medal awarded to Allenby Chilton of Manchester United in season 1951-52, silver-gilt, inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 1, SEASON 1951-52, MANCHESTER UNITED F.C., A. CHILTON, in original fitted case Allenby Chilton (British, 1918 - 1966), an English footballer, having played briefly for Liverpool and then with Manchester United from 1938 to 1955, the WWII making his United career short lived. Although making guest appearances with Cardiff City, Middleborough, Newcastle United and Charlton Athletic, whom he helped win the War Cup South Final in 1944. He served with the Durham Light Infantry and was active in the Normandy Landings. Post war he was centre-half for Matt Busby's team and was a key member in the 1951/52 league championship, the first league title in forty one years for Manchester United. In 1955 he went on to become player/manager for Grimsby Town, then as manager for both Wigan Athletic and Hartlepool United.