Historical information

Medal was awarded to Bill Griffith as a member of Essendon's 1901 premiership team

Significance

The 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.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

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.