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W. QUINN OF CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH 2ND XI FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION WINNERS GOLD MEDAL, 1935/36
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W. QUINN OF CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH 2ND XI FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION WINNERS GOLD MEDAL, 1935/36 the obverse with enamelled lion rampant within border inscribed SCOTTISH 2ND XI FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 1935-36, the reverse inscribed WON BY CELTIC F.C. W. QUINN, in nine carat gold, in morocco boxNote: It is thought this medal will relate to Will Quinn, an important trainer at the club during the early 20th century. He was a mainstay for nearly three decades, emplyed as both trainer and groundsman under Willie Maley from 1912 to the late 1930s, he worked alongside many legendary figures including Patsy Gallacher, Jimmy McGrory, Jimmy Delaney, Alec McNair and Jimmy McMenemy, amongst many others. His distinctive moustache can still be spotted in many team photographs from the period. His story, much like this medal, is an interesting one. One of Celtic F.C. numerous, but important background figures. 4.4cm high including suspension Qty: approx. 9g
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W. QUINN OF CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH 2ND XI FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION WINNERS GOLD MEDAL, 1935/36 the obverse with enamelled lion rampant within border inscribed SCOTTISH 2ND XI FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 1935-36, the reverse inscribed WON BY CELTIC F.C. W. QUINN, in nine carat gold, in morocco boxNote: It is thought this medal will relate to Will Quinn, an important trainer at the club during the early 20th century. He was a mainstay for nearly three decades, emplyed as both trainer and groundsman under Willie Maley from 1912 to the late 1930s, he worked alongside many legendary figures including Patsy Gallacher, Jimmy McGrory, Jimmy Delaney, Alec McNair and Jimmy McMenemy, amongst many others. His distinctive moustache can still be spotted in many team photographs from the period. His story, much like this medal, is an interesting one. One of Celtic F.C. numerous, but important background figures. 4.4cm high including suspension Qty: approx. 9g
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