Medal was awarded to Bill Griffith as a member of the victorious Essendon premiership team in 1901; put into presentation case by Jack Griffith, Bill's sonCircular gold 1901 VFL premiership medal. Engraved "VFL" logo has been cut out in centre of circle leaving a thin border; "Essendon F. C." engraved on top part of border, "Premiers 1901" engraved on bottom part of border. Reverse has"Griffiths" [sic] engraved on top part of border. Medal has small loop at top which has a small metal ring through it; royal blue silk ribbon (not original) has been passed through ring. Medal is in a black leather case with clear plastic top, lined with grey suede, with a metal lock at front. Gold metal panel has been attached to bottom edge of case top with "Donated by Jack Griffith" in black letters. Two more gold metal plaques have been attached to glass from the inside with grey plastic tape; top plaque has "1901 premiership medallion" in black text, and bottom plaque has " "Griffith, William (Ess.) - 1899-1913" with details of his career in black text. Black and white photocopied photo of Griffith has been attached to bottom of case next to the medal. Key to the lock is also in the case.Engraved "VFL" logo has been cut out in centre of circle leaving a thin border; "Essendon F. C." engraved on top part of border, "Premiers 1901" engraved on bottom part of border. Reverse has"Griffiths" [sic] engraved on top part of border.griffith, bill; essendon football club, vfl premierships, premiership medals

Medal was awarded to Bill Griffith as a member of Essendon's 1901 premiership teamThe medal is a significant memento of Bill Griffith who played 185 games for Essendon from 1899 to 1913. He was an excellent fullback and sometime rover and captained the Club from 1907 to 1909. He was one of the best players in the 1901 premiership win and later 1911 and 1912 premierships.Circular gold 1901 premiership medal; VFL logo has been cut out in centre of circle leaving a thin border; small loop at top of medal has a metal ring through it and a royal blue ribbon (not original) has been passed through ring.Front has "Essendon F. C." has been engraved on top half of border and "Premiers 1901" has been engraved on bottom half. Reverse has "Griffiths" [sic] engraved on top half of border.bill griffith, essendon football club, premierships