South African Football Association medal awarded to Sir Frederick Wall on his retirement as F.A. Secretary in 1934, obverse with the footballer in re

South African Football Association medal awarded to Sir Frederick Wall on his retirement as F.A. Secretary in 1934, obverse with the footballer in relief, inscribed SIR FEDERICK WALL IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE TO FOOTBALL 1934, reverse with the African wildebeest head profile and inscribed SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, hallmarked 9ct .375, of circular form with suspension ring, diameter 32mm., weight 17gr., with associated case Sir Frederick Wall was the long term secretary of the Football Association, holding the post between 1895 and 1934. He was knighted in 1930. Lots 1 to 11 Sir Frederick Wall Collection Sir Frederick Joseph Wall (1858-1944) became Secretary of the Football Association in 1895 and held the position until his retirement in 1934, at which point he took a Directorship at Arsenal FC until 1938. He was knighted in the 1930 New Year Honours.