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World Rugby Shirts | 1888 British Irish Lions Vintage Old Jerseys
World Rugby Shirts | 1888 British Irish Lions Vintage Old Jerseys
World Rugby Shirts | 1888 British Irish Lions Vintage Old Jerseys
World Rugby Shirts | 1888 British Irish Lions Vintage Old Jerseys
World Rugby Shirts | 1888 British Irish Lions Vintage Old Jerseys

Product Description

This is a British and Irish Lions Official Canterbury Rugby Union Shirt inspired by the birth of the Lions and their first official Tour in 1888.

CONDITION - Shirt is in very good condition

CONDITION DETAILS - Colours are good on the main body. There is slight discolour to the collar. The logos are stitched and are excellent

SIZE - Adults Large.

Armpit to armpit 22 inches/ 56cm. Top of shoulder to bottom of shirt 30 inches/ 76cm.

Please check the measurements as sizes from previous periods can be different to today's standard sizes.

MADE BY - Canterbury of 100% cotton

FEATURES - Material number 4 stitched on back. Diamond stitching across the upper body and shoulders with elasticated finish to the cuffs. Original Lions crest stitched on the chest

DETAIL - The 1888 tour was organised by three professional English cricketers,James Lillywhite, Alfred Shaw and Athur Shrewsbury but they could not obtain patronage from the RFU who refused to patronise by the tour, though the RFU was happy for the tour to go ahead, provided there was no infringement of the rules of amateurism. The team was led by Englands Robert L Seddon and took in 35 games, though no test matches against international opposition. Of the games played the tourists won twenty seven, drew six and lost two matches.

Will post worldwide

Within UK there are 3 options:

1st class signed for, 2nd class signed for and Special Delivery

Outside UK postage cost is the same for one or more shirts and sent tracked and or signed through Royal Mail

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Specifications

Brand
Canterbury
Condition
Used
Product Code
231212
Weight
0.69kg

Customer Reviews

1888 British & Irish Lions No 4 Rugby Union Shirt Large

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Product Code 231212