Tony Dunne green Republic of Ireland v. Sweden, Italy & Austria International cap, 1970-71.
£800 - £1,200
Tony Dunne green Republic of Ireland v. Sweden, Italy and Austria International cap, 1970-71, the green velvet cap with gilt tassel and gilt braiding, embroidered F.A.I. 3, 1970-71.
The above cap represents Dunne's 22nd, 23rd and 24th appearances for the Republic, in the Euro qualifier against Sweden played on 14th October 1970 at Dalymount Park, the teams drew the match 1-1, the Euro qualifier against Italy played on 10th May at Dalymount Park, Italy defeated Ireland 2-1 and in the Euro qualifier against Austria played on 30th May 1971 at Dalymount Park, Austria defeated Ireland 4-0.
Provenance: Bonhams Sporting Memorabilia Tony Dunne Collection, 5th October 2011, Lot 211.
The following lots 160 and 161 relate to the career of Republic of Ireland and Manchester United legend Tony Dunne.