George Swindin 9ct gold 1952 F.A. Cup Runners-up medal,  the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATI

George Swindin 9ct gold 1952 F.A. Cup Runners-up medal, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP, RUNNERS-UP, in original case In the final played on 2nd May 1952 at Wembley, Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 1-0 George Swindin joined Arsenal in April 1936 for £4,000 and made his debut against Brentford, playing 19 matches in his first season. The following season he played in 17 League matches helping arsenal to the League title. He continued to play through the WWII for Arsenal, while serving as a physical training instructor in the Army, making guest appearances for clubs including Leeds United, Clapton Orient and Southampton. At the resumption of football proper after the war he became the Arsenal undisputed No.1, a commanding keeper with excellent aerial ability and assured handling. He won a second league title in 1947-48 and a third in 1952-53 and appeared in two F.A. Cup finals. Lots 592-603 relate to the playing career George Swindin