1922 London F.A. Challenge Cup gold medal, 15ct. gold, Birmingham, 1921-22, by Vaughton & Sons Ltd., obverse inscribed LONDON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION su
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1922 London F.A. Challenge Cup gold medal, 15ct. gold, Birmingham, 1921-22, by Vaughton & Sons Ltd., obverse inscribed LONDON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION surrounding emblem, reverse blank, of circular form with applied scroll suspension ring, diameter 28mm., weight 17gr., no case with this lot The original recipient of this medal is unknown, the medal is uninscribed with the competition details but bears a hallmark date letter for 1921-22. The medal was struck in 15ct. gold which is therefore unlikely to have been intended as a runners-up medal. The winners of the London F.A. Cup in 1922 was Arsenal FC who defeated Crystal Palace 1-0.