19th Jul, 2019 14:45
The Sporting Medals & Trophies Auction
BOBBY SHEARER 'CAPTAIN CUTLASS' OF RANGERS F.C. - HIS S.F.L. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL 1959
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL 1958-1959,
awarded to Bobby Shearer 'Captain Cutlass' of Rangers F.C., the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed 'Scottish Football League Championship', the reverse inscribed 'First Division' and 'Season 1958-59 Rangers F.C. R. Shearer', 42mm high including bale, maker JWB, in nine carat gold, 15g
Note: Rangers F.C. achieved victory with a two point lead over Hearts. The teams went into the final day of the season with an identical goal average, though Rangers had a 2 point lead. Whilst Rangers lost 1-2 to Aberdeen, Hearts lost 2-1 to Celtic, securing the top spot for the Gers.
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Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
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