Official GAA International Football Rules Medal 1998

Up for sale is an exceptional and highly collectible Official 1998 Irish GAA Senior International Football Medal. This is a magnificent piece of Irish sporting heritage, beautifully crafted in Solid Sterling Silver (.925) and fully hallmarked by the Dublin Assay Office.
Key Features & Historical Significance:
Historical Context: The reverse is beautifully engraved with "Irish Holiday - Senior International Football 1998". This historical medal directly commemorates the prestigious 1998 International Rules Series matches (Ireland vs Australia), making it an incredibly desirable collectible for Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and sports history enthusiasts.
Exquisite Design: The front showcases a classic Celtic Cross framework housing a central medallion surrounded by the vibrant, fully detailed enamel crests of the traditional Four Provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Munster, and Connacht. All enamel work is incredibly crisp and well-preserved.
Certified Dublin Assay Hallmarks: The lower edge on the back clearly stamps four official hallmarks (perfectly visible under digital microscopic view):
'J.B' – Official Maker's Mark / Sponsor's stamp.
'Liberty Tree/Republic Silhouette' – Standard Irish purity stamp certifying Solid Sterling Silver (.925).
'Hibernia' – The official mark of the Dublin Assay Office.
'K' (Stylized) – The precise date letter confirming its official strike in 1998.