Persevere because 22 years ago......

[PatHead]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.

[Smartie]

What an absolutely fantastic story!

Delighted for you.

[Captain Emerald]

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing such an amazing story.

[JeMeSouviens]

Well done the anonymous poster. Delighted for you!

[H18S NX]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.....Brilliant m8,so pleased for you.

[The Harp]

Oh, what an inspiring story. You must be over the moon to have the medal, against all the odds.
Keep it safe (I know you will).

[O'Rourke3]

Great story with a happy ending.

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[wookie70]

Great story, thanks for sharing and well done to all those that helped the item being recovered

[PatHead]

I posted the story because it is always great to hear something good happening in these really difficult times. Glad I am able to bring a smile to People's facea.

[OldEast]

Brilliant and well done to the eagle eyed helper.

[Santa Cruz]

I posted the story because it is always great to hear something good happening in these really difficult times. Glad I am able to bring a smile to People's facea.

So true. Along with the smile, you also brought a lump to my throat btw. :greengrin Really pleased for you, and huge credit to all that helped you.

[Greencore]

What a fantastic story. Life really is about who you meet and who you know. Well done everyone involved.

[Jack]

Well dones all round. Chuffed for you PatHead!

[blackpoolhibs]

A fantastic piece of news, a real good news story. :thumbsup:

Well done all involved. :top marks

[Donegal Hibby]

Great story with a happy ending :thumbsup:

[green day]

Cracking story, glad you got it back, well done !

[Mcbizz1998]

Brilliant mate, delighted for you!

[andy1875]

Great wee good news story! 👍🏻

[Brizo]

What a brilliant story, well done to all concerned in reuniting you with this family treasure.

[Billy Whizz]

What an amazing story

[oneone73]

Great story, chuffed for you

[linlithgowhibbie]

Brilliant, can you post a photo of it, I've never seen one!

[HibeeHibernia]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.


what a story mate well chuffed for ye :flag::not worth

[offshorehibby]

Lovely story brought a we tear to my eye reading that.

[Bishop Hibee]

Brilliant story K. You and your dad were the sensible ones in the family 😉

[HibbyAndy]

Absolutely delighted for you mate ! Back where it belongs

[hibees 7062]

Superb. Well done the poster . Great result for you

[Bostonhibby]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.What a story K, delighted for you, even better if they can source it back to the original thief, a good slice of old style piershill justice seems appropriate [emoji6]

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[BILLYHIBS]

Heartwarming story PH

Made up for you

[Deeds]

Great story, so happy for you…now get yourself a burglar alarm or a big dug!

[Weststandwanab]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.

What a great read thank you for posting and I am so glad you got a positive result.

[Bridge hibs]

Great stuff, just shows the power of fans forums, its not just about those posting but also those who pass by and read threads

A priceless item that you managed to get back after all those years, money can last for seconds but memories last forever

Keep that safe now 😀👍

[Juice-Terry]

Brilliant story. Very happy for you, and good on the anonymous tipster. GGTTH!

[Kato]

Amazing

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[hibee]

Great to read something positive online for a change and delighted you’ve got something back that obviously means so much to you.

[marinello59]

What a great story. Post of the year for me.

[gbhibby]

Must be a movie in there surely.

[hibbydog]

Nice story 👍

In true hibs.net style, I’m still worried that this thread will turn into an argument about something 😂

[gbhibby]

Nice story 👍

In true hibs.net style, I’m still worried that this thread will turn into an argument about something 😂
Naw it winnae😁

[mikethehibee69]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.


mate I’m so happy for you and a huge well done to the guy that tipped you off., hopefully the oxygen thief that stole it, is visited by karma and one of Police Scotland’s finest in the coming weeks.

[MartinfaePorty]

So glad to hear that, K! All the best to you and the family.

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[snedzuk]

Amazing stuff.

[Roxyhibee]

💚👍 wonderful

[Hibbyradge]

My late father inherited a Hibs 1932-33 2nd Division Championship winners medal some time back in the 70s.

22 years ago someone broke into their house and stole it along with all my mum's jewellery. Nothing was ever recovered. As anyone who knows me would tell you, I come from a large family of Dundee United supporters and dad had always promised me the medal as we were the only Hibs supporters in the family.

He died 14 years ago and had never managed to get it back so I missed out on my inheritance. I lost out on a wee bit of my dad. Over the years I have mentioned it to anyone who would listed including Hibs Historical Trust and have even posted about it on here.

Around 10 years ago someone contacted me saying they had been offered a medal which sounded like it but the person selling it never got back in touch with them. He had seen one of my posts on here and I really appreciated him getting in touch.

Three weeks ago a poster on here, who I don't know from Adam and who doesn't want to be named, contacted me to let me know it was for sale on ebay. The police were contacted and an officer from Gayfield Police Station lost and recovery department took up the case. He found the report of the theft from 2000, checked the details with me and contacted the seller advising them it was stolen property. The medal was taken off the site and the Police arranged for its return. The seller who was a trader in Yorkshire, was unaware that the medal had been stolen and had bought it in good faith. I understand the Police will investigate this further on his behalf.

I am now therefore the proud owner of a piece of Hibs history which I will never ever let go. More importantly I have the medal my dad always promised me even if it took 14 years to arrive! I will never ever sell it so don't even ask! It means far too much to me.

Can I just say to the person who tipped me off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are and I can't thank you enough and am welling up as I look at it just now.

Also thanks to the Police Officer who dealt with it. I know he is a Hibby and maybe he is looking in. i appreciate everything.

It just goes to show, persevere and you will get there in the end.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[EricM]

Delighted to see a good news story

I can see the medal on ebay, that’s a fantastic bit of hibs history to own