A 9ct. gold & enamel 1934 Football League Third Division South Cup winner's medal, hallmarked Birmingham, 1934, inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHALLENG

A 9ct. gold & enamel 1934 Football League Third Division South Cup winner's medal, hallmarked Birmingham, 1934, inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION, THIRD DIVISION, SOUTHERN SECTION 1934 was the inaugural year of the Football League Division Three South Cup. It was held annually until football was suspended during World War II, and never revived. The first winner's of the competition were Exeter City who defeated local rivals Torquay 1-0 in the final played at Plymouth. Their route to the final saw victories over Crystal Palace 11-6, Watford 4-2, Coventry 1-0 and Brighton 4-3 in a replay.