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ROBERT BURNS GOLD MEDAL, AWARDED TO ALEX JACKSON IN 1926, the obverse depicting Robert Burns in relief and inscribed '1759 1796', the reverse inscribed 'Robert Burns Statue Newcastle upon Tyne, Football Match Scots v Anglo-Scots St. James Park 28th April 1926. Won by A. Jackson.', 42mm high including bale, maker NG Co, in nine carat gold, 19.7g Note: Alex Jackson (1905-1946) was a Scottish footballer who played for Huddersfield and Chelsea amongst other sides, though was perhaps best known for his performance as part of the Scottish national team. Jackson was one of the ‘Wembley Wizards’, and in fact, scored a hat-trick to assist Scotland in their famous 5-1 win over England at Wembley in 1928. This attractive medal was awarded to Jackson for his participation in the Robert Burns Statue fund trophy football match of April 1926. This fundraising match took place annually at St James’ Park in Newcastle from 1925 and 1928, with the original aim of erecting a Burns statue in Newcastle. The money raised was eventually donated to various causes including the Princess Mary maternity hospital. Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.