George Swindin 14ct gold 1938 Charity Shield medal, the obverse inscribed FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHARITY SHIELD, the reverse blank, in original fitted
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George Swindin 14ct gold 1938 Charity Shield medal, the obverse inscribed FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHARITY SHIELD, the reverse blank, in original fitted case, case inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHARITY SHIELD In the match played on 26th September 1938 Arsenal defeated Preston North End 2-1, this was the last Charity Shield match played before WWII 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