The Following Lots Were Once The Property of Walter Buckley,...

Hammer

£220

The Following Lots Were Once The Property of Walter Buckley, a Former English Professional Footballer, who made 194 football league appearances in the 1920s and 30s. Born in Sheffield in 1906 he played for Bradford, Lincoln and Rochdale as well as being on the books at Arsenal, Bournemouth, and Mansfield, finishing his career at non-league Runcorn. He was capped twice for England schoolboys. Most of his appearances were at either centre half or right half, his long career ended in the early 1940s, and he passed away in Norwich, aged 79. 1920 Medal England Schoolboys v. Wales Schoolboys from the game at Mid Rhondda football ground, in 9ct gold, stamped 375, Birmingham hallmark by Vaughton 'Presented by the Cambrian Combine Ltd' surround shield featuring a red enamelled dragon. The reverse is engraved with game details and (winner) W. Buckley. Total weight 6.7g, with case. A single sheet programme from the game and a photograph of him wearing the cap