1956 Carnival: Tassie Medal 9ct gold with map of Australia with states in coloured enamel, the back engraved 'Australian National Football Council/Eric Tassie Memorial Medal, 1956, Won by G Farmer, WA'. A very significant item. [The Tassie Medal, named after South Australian administrator Eric Tassie, was awarded to the outstanding player at each Australian Rules Interstate Carnival held between 1937 and 1988. Equal second in 1956 were Ron Barassi & Peter Pianto of Victoria. This was the fifth Tassie Medal presented, and is believed to be the first one ever offered at auction]