Bidspirit auction | Two items comprising an Edwardian

Two items comprising an Edwardian 925 silver and enamel football medal and a related newspaper obituary - An Edwardian 925 silver and enamel football medal by Vaughton and Sons, Birmingham, dated 1901. The medal is constructed in the form of a crowned shield featuring blue enamel banners inscribed CUMBERLAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. The central heraldic crest depicts a lion, castle, and waves in red, green, and blue enamel. The reverse is engraved FRIZINGTON WHITE STAR CUP WINNERS 1901 - 2 Wm Cameron. Hallmarks include the maker mark V and S, the Birmingham anchor, the lion passant, and the date letter b. The medal is also stamped VAUGHTON BIRMm. The lot includes a newspaper obituary for William Roger Cameron, which details his history as a miner at Welbeck Colliery and his participation in football and athletics.