Bonhams 1793 : 1950 England international cap awarded to Henry Cockburn

A blue 6 panel velvet cap with silver tassel and trim, embroidered with England badge to front and to peak with 'World Cup 1950 Tournament', label inside imprinted with size 6 and seven eighths. This cap was awarded to Henry Cockburn for his appearances for England in the 1950 World Cup. The lot includes a hand signed letter with provenance details.

Sold for £1,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

Manchester United's Henry Cockburn was selected for the England squad at their first World Cup appearance in 1950, although he did not start in any of England's three games.

Provenance: Graham Budd Auctions 15/05/2012 lot 264