Football Association Victory Internationals medal awarded to Joe Smith of Bolton Wanderers in 1919, in 9ct. gold inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION V

Football Association Victory Internationals medal awarded to Joe Smith of Bolton Wanderers in 1919, in 9ct. gold inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION VICTORY INTERNATIONALS, ENGLAND v SCOTLAND 1918-19, J. SMITH, GOODISON PARK, LIVERPOOL, APRIL 26th 1919, HAMPDEN PARK, GLASGOW, MAY 3rd 1919, weight 20gr. but including later added fob chain that is also hallmarked 9ct. A series of six international matches were played to mark the end of the First World War contested by the home nations. These are not recognised as full internationals and caps were not awarded. The Football Association, instead awarded gold medals. The Goodison Park match ended as a 2-2 draw; while England won the Hampden Park game 4-3. Provenance: Consigned from the Bryan Horsnell Collection (lots 587 to 804).