CNG 87, Lot: 2047. Estimate $500. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

UNITED STATES. AR Medal (38mm, 24.12 g, 12h). Awarded for the White Star ‘Foot Ball’ match. Dated 1908. Two men playing soccer / WHITE STAR FOOT BALL MEDAL, PRESENTED BY/Mr GEO · A · HEARN/PRESIDENT OF/SEAMAN’S/CHRISTIAN/ASSOCIATION/NEW YORK in seven lines; star above; NOV · 19, 1908 · in exergue. Good VF, toned, loop at 12h. Very rare.

Mr. George A. Hearn (1835-1913) was a merchant, philanthropist, and major benefactor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.