Police reappeal to trace 1912 football medal

The FA Cup medal was taken along with many other items

The medal was taken during a burglary at a property on Spinneyfield, Rotherham, on Friday, March 16.

The medal was given to Barnsley FC players following their win against West Brom in 1912.

Det Insp Aneela Khalil-Khan said: “This item is of great sentimental value to the family and belonged to the 82-year-old victim’s grandfather who at the time, played for Barnsley.

“The medal is engraved with the name Philip Wright Bratley and was given to team members who beat West Brom 1-0 in an FA Cup replay at Bramall Lane.

“The family is extremely upset that this, along with many of their belongings have been stolen and are also coming to terms with the fact that they have been the victims of a burglary.

“If you have any information please get in touch so that we can try and reunite this invaluable item with its rightful owner.”

The burglary is believed to have taken place between 8.40am on Friday, March 16 and 6.15pm on Saturday, March 16.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 849 of March 17.