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A 15ct gold medal, the obverse inscribed The Football Association, Charity Shield, 1908, with ring suspension, in original fitted case
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The History of The Football Association records 'Upon a report and recommendation of the International Selection Committee, it was decided on February 24th, 1908, that a Charity Match be played annually under the auspices of The Football Association who would provide a trophy and also present gold medals to the members of the competing teams; the object being that Charity should benefit by receiving the gross receipts of the Matches.
The offer of the Football League and of the Southern League that the Champion Clubs of these Leagues, this season should compete in London about the 2nd May, 1908, was accepted subject to the Council deciding the date.
The Council decided that the match :- Champions of the Football League v Champions of the Southern League, be played on the ground of Chelsea F.C. on Monday, April 27th, 1908, and that the following officials are appointed ..... The design for the shield and medals were approved.'
After a 1-1 draw between Manchester United (League Champions) and Queen's Park Rangers (Southern League Champions) the replay ended in a 4-0 win for Manchester United. Therefore, United became the first-ever winners of what is now regarded as one of the major highlights of the football calendar.
The offer of the Football League and of the Southern League that the Champion Clubs of these Leagues, this season should compete in London about the 2nd May, 1908, was accepted subject to the Council deciding the date.
The Council decided that the match :- Champions of the Football League v Champions of the Southern League, be played on the ground of Chelsea F.C. on Monday, April 27th, 1908, and that the following officials are appointed ..... The design for the shield and medals were approved.'
After a 1-1 draw between Manchester United (League Champions) and Queen's Park Rangers (Southern League Champions) the replay ended in a 4-0 win for Manchester United. Therefore, United became the first-ever winners of what is now regarded as one of the major highlights of the football calendar.