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Early Irish Rugby Medal, 1885 Medal: Rugby: I.R.F.U. 1885. An
attractive and scarce 9ct gold Medal, the obverse in cross form with
shamrocks and overlay inscribed ‘’Leinster Challenge Cup 1885,’’ the
reverse inscribed ‘’Won by W.F.C. (Wanderers Football Club) F.W.
Moore, Forward,’’ Scarce. * This medal appears to be the earliest extant
Medal awarded in Irish Rugby. F.R.W. Moore was the son of one of the
founding fathers of Ireland’s Botanical Gardens. He himself subsequently
was curator, following on from his rugby career. (1)
Estimate €600 - €900
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