Football Association medal, hallmarked 1993, silver-gilt, Birmingham,1993, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, obverse with FA three lion shield and inscribe
Hammer Price:
£25
Estimated Price:
£50 - £100
Football Association medal, hallmarked 1993, silver-gilt, Birmingham,1993, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, obverse with FA three lion shield and inscribed PLAY THE GAME, reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, , of circular form with suspension ring, diameter 32mm., weight 16gr., in original fitted case, the interior lid with makers label in gilt It is not entirely clear why this medal was struck, 1993 does mark 130 years since the FA was founded, so perhaps a commemorative medal. Alternatively it may have been created to promote a new slogan "Play the Game".