Aust. Historical Medals

Sale 101    20–22 Nov 2012   Hotel InterContinental   Sydney

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Lot 713    Session 3 (2.30pm)    Aust. Historical Medals

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $270

MITCHELL MEDALS, 1911, in 9ct gold (32mm;9.8g), locket style, host medal features wreath surrounding cricketer at the wicket, reverse, plain, the hinged medal which fits into the reverse section is 27mm and features a coiled outside edge around a footballer running with the ball, reverse engraved, 'C.F.C./Premiers 1911/Mitchell Medals/Won by/V.Yelland'. Good very fine.

The exact origin of the medal is unknown however, Cananore Football Club (CFC) was an Australian Rules football club founded in 1901. It competed in the Tasmanian Football League and in 1911 won the Tasmanian State Premiership, thus this medal probably relates to that club.

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