Jack Taylor FIFA England Cap, International Medals and Awards The FIFA England cap awarded to Jack Taylor for his services to international football Dark blue velvet with silver-coloured braided cord seams and tassel, front embroidered with Three Lions emblem and on peak 'Jack Taylor FIFA Referee 1962-1976'; together with collection of 10 medals and awards given to Jack Taylor by football associations all over the world, including his medal from the 1970 World Cup in Mexico Footnotes: The medals and awards comprise: 1. Italy - Italian Republic 1966, medal issued in commemoration of the Twentieth Anniversary of the Italian Republic, inscribed 'Ventennale della Republica Italiana 1946-1966' 2. USSR [Union of Sports Societies and Organisations of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR), in Russian] not after 1968, commemorative medal for refereeing competitions in the constituent republics of the Soviet Union 3. Italy - European Championship 1968, medal issued by to commemorate both Italy's victory in the 1968 finals and the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Football Federation 4. Israel - Maccabiah Cup 1969, bronze medal presented to Jack Taylor for refereeing the final of the 8th Maccabiah Games, with 'SHEKEL' [also in Hebrew] on rim. Israel defeated Argentina, this being the first Games to take place after the unification of Jerusalem 5. Mexico - World Cup 1970, medal presented to Jack Taylor, the obverse with Jules Rimet trophy between 'Mexico 70' and 'Copa Jules Rimet', the reverse with eagle's head and football motif inscribed 'Mexico 70', and 'IX Campeonato Mundial de Futbol', diameter 5.3cm, 48.6g, in original fitted case with metal plaque inscribed 'La Federación Mexicana de Futbol Asociación A: John Keith Taylor''. The only English official to be selected for the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Jack Taylor refereed the opening group game between Italy and Sweden and was also the linesman for three further games. This was the last FIFA World Cup where the Jules Rimet Trophy appeared on World Cup medals 6. Italy - Juventus 1970, medal presented to Jack Taylor, inscribed on obverse 'Il F.C. Juventus J.K. Taylor 1970', possibly presented by Juventus in recognition of Taylor's role as referee in Italy's first game at the World Cup, which featured several Juventus players 7. United Kingdom & Ireland - Texaco Cup 1971-1972, award presented to Jack Taylor for refereeing the second leg of the final between the winners Derby County and Airdrieonians, with plaque engraved 'Referee' on base 8. Israel - Maccabiah Cup 1973, medal (embedded in acrylic) presented to Jack Taylor for refereeing the final in which Israel defeated Mexico. The games marked the 25th anniversary of the State of Israel 9. Saudi Arabia - The Friendship Cup 1975, medal in original fitted case, presented to Jack Taylor on the occasion of the international tournament held in Riyadh from 26 December 1975 to 9 January 1976. Italy won the tournament, which featured 'amateur' national teams from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Algeria, Austria and Italy 10. USA - United States Soccer Federation1998, medal in original fitted case, understood to have been issued to delegates and VIPs by the Federation at the 1998 World Cup in France For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing