Commemorative "Benito Mussolini" medal awarded to William Musther as a linesman for the Italy v England international match at the Stadio Nazionale de
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Commemorative "Benito Mussolini" medal awarded to William Musther as a linesman for the Italy v England international match at the Stadio Nazionale del Partido, Rome, 13th May 1933, of circular pewter form, obverse with classical head profile and inscribed ROMA VISERE MAIVS ALME SOL POSSIS NIHIL VERE, reverse inscribed INGHILTERRA ITALIA ROMA 13 MAGGIO 1933 A.XI, diameter 60mm., weight 88gr., in original fitted case This fixture resulted in a 1-1 draw with the England goal scored by Cliff Bastin.