Can you identify this Inverness Thistle medal?

[+snorbens_caleyman]

Can anyone tell me what this medal is?

I picked it up for next-to-nothing on eBay a few years ago.  It is sterling silver, so not a giveaway, but it's clearly not for a major competition. The hallmark is from 1975, which fits in well with the short shorts on the footballer. It's 2.5cm in diameter, so the photos are larger than life.

Maybe a youth tournament or something like that? 

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

Probably for darts or dominoes.

[+snorbens_caleyman]

1 minute ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Probably for darts or dominoes.

I had thought of that, but would have expected an appropriate image on the front - not a footballer. And would have expected it to say "Inverness Thistle Social Club", not "F.C".

[IBM]

39 minutes ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Probably for darts or dominoes.

Green dot from me I think you should have put in 

[Charles Bannerman]

2 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

I had thought of that, but would have expected an appropriate image on the front - not a footballer. And would have expected it to say "Inverness Thistle Social Club", not "F.C".

I think what IHE, true to form, is trying to imply is that if it's a football medal with Inverness Thistle on it, he doesn't believe it to be of much consequence! 

[+snorbens_caleyman]

10 hours ago, Charles Bannerman said:

I think what IHE, true to form, is trying to imply is that if it's a football medal with Inverness Thistle on it, he doesn't believe it to be of much consequence! 

Well here's one for you, CB, which may be of more consequence.  My grandfather played for Citadel, and I think this is the only honour that he won with them - Inverness Charity Cup 1923-24.

[Dill5]

I believe that the Thistle medal may be an Inverness Cup Winners medal. Jags beat Nairn after extra time in final at Telford Street in November 75.

[+snorbens_caleyman]

Thanks, Dill5, that would fit.  I'd checked the Jags Honours Board, but had missed that.  Would be good to see another one, to confirm.

And welcome to the forum!

 

[Charles Bannerman]

2 hours ago, Dill5 said:

I believe that the Thistle medal may be an Inverness Cup Winners medal. Jags beat Nairn after extra time in final at Telford Street in November 75.

Jags seem to have a good cup record at Telford Street. Some, probably including IHE , will remember their 3-0 defeat of Caley in 1987 in the Qualifying Cup Final replay at the same venue.

[Charles Bannerman]

7 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

Well here's one for you, CB, which may be of more consequence.  My grandfather played for Citadel, and I think this is the only honour that he won with them - Inverness Charity Cup 1923-24.

Now there's a bit of history!