27th Mar, 2025 14:45
The Beautiful Game | Sporting Auction
RARE - MANCHESTER UNITED F.C. VS. AIRDRIEONIANS F.C., LORD MAYOR'S APPEAL GOLD MEDAL
5TH MAY 1923
the obverse with central enamel Manchester crest, below a football, border inscription MANCHESTER U. V AIRDRIEONIANS MAY 5TH 1923, the reverse inscribed LORD MAYOR'S APPEAL TWO MILLION SHILLINGS FOR THE HOSPITALS & INFIRMARIES OF MANCHESTER & SALFORD, in nine carat gold
(10.2g)
4.2cm including suspension
Note: This match was played in front of 15,000 fans at Old Trafford, ending in a 2-0 win for Airdrie, with goals from Hughie Gallacher and Willie Russell.
The Daily Record of the 7th May noted '...the teams were entertained by the Lord Mayor who presented gold Badges to the Airdrie Boys.'
The above medal was awarded to James Reid.
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Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
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