Blue England international cap awarded to Tottenham Hotspur's Bert Sproston for the match v Norway in season 1938-39, the peak inscribed ENGLAND V NO

Blue England international cap awarded to Tottenham Hotspur's Bert Sproston for the match v Norway in season 1938-39, the peak inscribed ENGLAND V NORWAY 1938-39; sold together with Sproston's F.A. itinerary card for the match (2) This match was played at Newcastle United's St James' Park ground on 9th November 1938. England won 4-0. The match was to prove the last time overseas opposition played an international in England until after the Second World War. In season 1938-39 this new style of England cap was introduced which for the first time displayed the three lions crest. Bert Sproston memorabilia (Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and England) Lots 640 to 643. Provenance: Consigned from the Bryan Horsnell Collection (lots 587 to 804).