1951/2 Manchester United league champions medal awarded to W. Redman plus cigarette lighter
A circular silver medal, to the obverse with 'THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS DIVISION 1', to the reverse 'SEASON 1951-52 MANCHESTER UNITED W.REDMAN', hallmarked, Vaughton and Sons, ring suspension, with original case. Lot includes a Ronson cigarette lighter engraved with Manchester United crest to the obverse and to the reverse with 'W.REDMAN RED STAR YUGOSLAVIA 1951'. Medal size approx. 28mm diam.
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Footnotes
- William "Billy" Redman (born 1928) was a full back who started his professional career with Manchester United in 1946. He made his United debut on 7 October 1950 in a Football League match against Sheffield Wednesday. In 1952, he helped United win the 1951-52 league title. In 1954, he was transferred to Bury, where he spent two seasons, before moving on to Buxton.
Category: Collectibles / Sports Memorabilia
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