French Football Association medal plaque for the International friendly v England in Paris
Hammer Price:
£150
Estimated Price:
£120 - £150
Bronze French Football Association medal plaquette for the International friendly v England in Paris 26th May 1938, the obverse with a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat inscribed FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION INSTITUEE LE 7 AVRIL 1919, reverse with footballers in relief, inscribed FRANCE ANGLETERRE PARIS 26 MAI 1938, VIS ANIMI CVM CORPORE CRESCIT, of rectangular form, 6 x 5cm, 101grms, in original case We are unable to identify who the plaque was awarded to, England defeated France 4-2, with goals for England by Franke Broome, Ted Drake (2) and Cliff Bastin. Provenance: Sotheby's, Football Memorabilia, 14th July 2000, Lot 29