Football League Division One 1895-96 Championship medal awarded to Fred Burton of Aston Villa FC, in 12ct. gold (18gr.), inscribed ASTON VILLA FOOTBA

Football League Division One 1895-96 Championship medal awarded to Fred Burton of Aston Villa FC, in 12ct. gold (18gr.), inscribed ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB, LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 1895 1896, the edge inscribed F. BURTON, in original fitted case, the lid stamped gilt ASTON VILLA F.C., LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 1895-6 Aston Villa won the 1985-96 League Championship title with a total of 45 points, four clear of Derby County. George Frederick Burton, known as Fred Burton, could not have been more of a local born in Aston 10th September 1871.The wing-half made 52 League appearances for the Villa and scored two goals. Provenance: Consigned from the Bryan Horsnell Collection (lots 587 to 804).