A rare gold medal awarded to a star of Airdrie’s only Scottish Cup triumph in 1924 fetched £4650 at auction. ‌

The nine-carat gold gong was presented to winger James Somerville after the Diamonds’ 2-0 victory over Hibernian in front of 59,000 fans in the final at Ibrox. ‌

The 101-year-old medal, featuring a lion rampant, went under the hammer at McTear’s auctioneers in Glasgow. ‌

The medal, which attracted widespread interest, was sold to a mystery bidder following a bidding battle with rival collectors. ‌

A McTear’s spokesperson said: “This remarkable medal is a hugely significant piece of Airdrieonians’ history, awarded to James Somerville during the club’s one and only Scottish Cup triumph.

“With impeccable family provenance and a direct link to one of the greatest mome

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