First G.A.A. Specimen Medal 1885 Medal: G.A.A. 1885: An imp...

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First G.A.A. Specimen Medal 1885

Medal: G.A.A. 1885: An important early circular silver Medal, the obverse with decorative design depicting harp, Celtic Cross, sunset, hurl and sliotar set in romantic landscape, the surround inscribed 'Gaelic Athletic Association Championship Medal', the reverse with central shamrock inside each leaf the name "Dr. Croke, Parnell and Davitt" - underneath engraved "Est. 1885" the surround "Specimen Medal for Collection given to Major Leech," housed in original presentation box for J.F. O'Crowley, 83 George's Street, Cork. This medal is believed to be the first suggested Medal or Specimen issued for the G.A.A., for presentation. It subsequently changed to the Celtic Cross. Rare. (1)