GB Arsenal Football Club Dennis Bergkamp PFA Player of the Year, FWA Footballer 1998 bronze medal by Ron Dutton RD193

GB Football Arsenal Dennis Bergkamp PFA Player of the Year, FWA Footballer 1998 bronze medal by Ron Dutton RD193

Created under licence from Arsenal Football Club this official medallion commemorates Dennis Bergkamp’s achievements during the Gunners’ Championship year 1997-1998

DENNIS BERGKAMP in action on the pitch – JVC logo.

Reverse: ARSENAL shield centre with 19 98.  Text around P.F.A. PLAYER OF THE YEAR  / F.W.A. FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

Edited by Renaissance Editions, no. AE 1/x (intended edition of 3500 stated on leaflet enclosed – however full edition not made)  Artist’s own example.

In original box, cast bronze medal 97mm. circular. 390g. approx. 509g with box

My recollection is that Ron was disappointed that this medal like the 1998 ARSENAL Champions medallion wasn’t a better seller.

Dennis Bergkamp, b. Amsterdam, Netherlands 10 May 1969.  Football professional – Forward, attacking midfielder.  Started at Ajax, moved to Inter Milan and while at Arsenal 1995-2006 scored 120 goals.