1957 FA Cup Final Presentation Shield: Aston Villa v Manchester Unite
Presented to K.G. Aston to commemorate his appointment as linesman from the Metropolitan and District Football League.

1960 - PFC CSKA Sofia official match issued pennant presented to Ken Aston

1962-1966 - Ken Aston FA FIFA Personal worn shirt blazer badges World Cup

1962 - FIFA World Cup Football Ball Presented to Ken Aston

1962 - FIFA World Cup Presentation Football Plate Presented to Ken Aston

Ken Aston... 1963 FA Cup
Football Association letter to Ken Aston appointing him as the 1963 Cup Final referee,
thereafter the pinnacle of his career as way back then after this award the referee would retire at the end of the season.

Ken Aston... 1963 FA Cup
Football Association letter to Ken Aston appointing him as the 1963 Cup Final referee,
thereafter the pinnacle of his career as way back then after this award the referee would retire at the end of the season.

1963 - Presented to Ken Aston for being the Referee in the FA Cup Final

1963 - Presented to Ken Aston for being the Referee in the FA Cup Final - Back View

Ken Aston - FA Cup Final Plaque - 1963

1966 FIFA World Cup Jules Rimet Trophy: Presented by FIFA to Ken Aston in his role in charge of all the Referees for the
World Cup 1966.Mounted on a tiered marble base with engraved plaque...
Inscribed “LONSAR (London Society Association Referees) Grateful Thanks 1966” overall 10 1/2cm h.
Together with 2x 1966 Official FA and FIFA World Cup Christmas cards featuring Bobby Moore Holding the Cup
and the other being presented the Cup by The Queen
One from Stanley Rous ( printed signature) the other from Dennis Fellows (and wife Betty)
who held various positions within the FA including secretary.

Notice the rare signature of Ken Aston wife... Hilda Aston on the front page.  Ken Aston - signature third from the bottom.

Ken Aston - 1968-Ceylon Football Association...Best Wishes

Ken Aston Archive: Selection of paperwork relating to Ken Astons career to include signed document on how and why Ken Ashton introduced the red and yellow cards in football and other sports talking about the 1966 Argentina game signed by Ken Aston on A4 piece of paper. Letter from the Football League to Ken Aston with suggestions for alternative versions to end cup matches where both teams were level on score as opposed to having penalties after extra time. 4 letters relating to Ken Aston one from the Northampton F.A. from Harry Sykes complimenting Ken Aston on a performance. A letter from the British American Chamber of Commerce suggesting Ken for a honour for the Queens Birthday awards which he latterly got an MBE. Letter to Ken Aston from Dennis Fellows enclosing a copy of a letter he had received from the South African Football Association complimenting Ken Aston on his work. A number of newspapers articles relating to Ken Astons career including reports of the 1957 FA Cup Final and the 1963 FA Cup Final both of which Ken officiated. Referee rules and regulation change of rules. A catalogue of rules from 1969. Suggested Changes to the law of the games from June 1957 including documentation concerning double referee system issued in November 1966!!!

Ken Aston Yellow and Red referees cards:
Manufactured by Score in its own wallet together with FIFA issued 1970 World Cup plastic wallet

1970 - Mexico Football World Cup Final Presentation White Metal Tray Presented to Ken Aston

1971 - Mexico Professional Footballers Association Presentation Salver: presented to Ken Aston
Engraved “Association Arbitros Profesionales Defutbal - Sr Kennet Aston
From The Professional Footballers Association in Mexico presented 29th December 1971”

1972 - Mexican Football Association Presentation Silver Plated Plate
Presented to Ken Ashton – Engraved “Presidentede/la Comisiom Dearbitraje Dela FIFA”

1974 - FIFA World Cup Football Large Presentation Medal - Embossed on the obverse “Fussball Weltmeisterschaft 1974”
and on the reverse “Landeshauptstadt Hannover” c/w Mercedes Logo and a Football Pitch overall 8 1/4cm by 8 ¼ cm
Presented by FIFA to Ken Aston who was in charge of all Referees for the 1974 World Cup

File belonging to Ken Aston following the 1974 football World Cup competition: covering refereeing discussions and reports from the games with suggestions how each of the games went from the referee’s perspective.
Plus details pre the 1974 World cup with technical committee information and referee inspectors’ paperwork.

Selection of football programmes and related ephemera in relation to Ken Astons career: to include the State visit of his majesty King Khalid from Saudi Arabia formal event held at the Guildhall 10th June 1981 which includes speeches the ceremonial details the reception details and a separate list of guests and a separate table plan. Ken Aston and his wife were guests at this particular event which was also attended by the Duke of Gloucester West Ham v All-Stars XI programme the John Lyle testimonial match 27th April 1964 which Ken Aston refereed France v Portugal 11th November 1959 programme which Ken officiated programme arrangements for the Amateur Challenge Cup Final 1955 Bishop Auckland v Hendon A diploma certificate signed by Joao Havelange President of FIFA to Ken Aston 1972 reference a Brazilian cup competition Canadian Soccer Association Certificate issued to Ken Aston signed by Aston and other committee members

1979 - Peninsula (USA) Football Referees Shield: Presented to Ken Aston
Engraved “Presented in Appreciation to Ken Aston from Peninsula Soccer Referees Members San Jose, California.
April 1979”

1979 - Redbridge Schools Football Association Silver Plated Plate
Presented to Ken Aston for Services Rendered

1986-2001 Ken Aston 15 personal AYSO medals

1986-2001 Ken Aston 15 personal AYSO pin and cloth badges coins collection

1993 - American Youth Soccer Organisation Presentation Signed Display
Comprising a large engraved image of Ken Aston inscribed “Fast, Fair and Fearless” which apparently was a statement attributed to Ken Aston
Together with over 100 engraved signatures including Paul Harris, Kaser, Bill Patterson, etc...
Note... Ken Aston was a part of American Youth Soccer Organization for more than 20 years.
He started volunteering during the early 80s and continued to be active in the organization until his death on October 23, 2001.
Ken had a significant influence on AYSO's referee program. He was inducted into their Hall of fame in 1997.
There is a cup named after Ken Aston and a Ken Aston Training Camp for Referees again in his name.
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) was established in the Los Angeles area in 1964 with nine teams.
It was the dream of a group of devoted soccer enthusiasts who started the organization in a garage.

1993 - Football Medal Presented to Ken Aston - by Chelmsford Referee Society - April 1993

1994 - FIFA World Cup Bronze Football Sculpture - by Beverley Hills and Presented to Ken Aston - mounted on circular marble/onyx rotating plinth

Ken Aston Cup - Plaque 1986 thru 1990 Presented by AYSO

With BEST WISHES... from Ceylon Football Association - JULY 1968

Israel Football Association Medallion Presented to Ken Aston

Israel Football Association Plate Presented to Ken Aston

Honorary Member of Israel Football League Certificate Presented to Ken Aston

'OUR FULL APPRECIATION' Israel Football Association Plaque Presented to Ken Aston

'OUR FULL APPRECIATION' Israel Football Association Plaque Presented to Ken Aston

Ken Aston - American Youth Soccer Association Induction - JUNE 15, 1997

Ken Aston - City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation October 21, 1980

1975 - Ken Aston - Salver from Mauritius Referee Association

1975 - Ken Aston - Salver from Mauritius Referee Association
Hexagonal Silver Colored Plate: “Presented to Ken Aston For Outstanding Services Rendered”

Ken Aston - Rare Olympic 1984 Presentation Plate

Ken Aston - USSF Personally Owned USSF Referee Badge Presentation - May-05-1979

Wingate and Finchley Football Club Silver Plated Dish: Presented to Ken Aston comprising a large decorative bowl
by Mappin and Webb mounted on legs and Engraved to the bowl “The Asher Rebak Award - For Exceptional Service”

Ken Aston - World-Cup Presentation Platter

Ken Aston - FA Cup Paper Knife with vintage Maltese Coin

1972 - Portuguese Football Association Presentation Silver Paper Knife
Presented to Ken Aston c/w Crest of The Portuguese Football Association - December 1972 from the FIFA Commission Lisbon

1972 - Portuguese Football Association Presentation Silver Paper Knife
Presented to Ken Aston c/w Crest of The Portuguese Football Association - December 1972 from the FIFA Commission Lisbon

1978 - Ken Aston - 'HAVERING 5-A-SIDE' Football Competition

14x Football Referee Presentation Shields and Trophies
Comprising Dagenham Festival 1951 size approx 12cmh, EYFT Referee Slough 1964 shield approx 11cm ,
South Essex Football League referee cup final Div 1 1946/47 approx 13” high,
Essex Thames Side Challenge Cup 195/52 Senior Section Final Referee approx 14cm high.
Mr. Ken G, Aston Linesman 1955/56 Southern Floodlight Challenge Cup approx 14 ½ cm ,
“Recognition Services Rendered to Eastbourne United, Wednesday October 15th 1958, presented to Ken Aston” approx 11cm high,
Westminster Hospital Cup Referee 1955/56 approx 13cm high, Battle of Britain Trophy, Referee 1955/56 presented by the Thurrock RAFA.
(possible Royal Air Force Association) 10 1.2cm high, Battle of Britain Trophy Referee 1957/58 again Thurrock RAF - 11cm high,
DSFCV Massemen September 26th 1955 K.G. Aston overall 18cm wide x 13cm , LCS Cup 1948/49 presented to Ken G. Aston approx 10cmh,
The Referee Association 1969 presented to K.G.Aston For Valued Services Rendered.11cm,
London 5 Aside Football Championship 5th May 1959 Referee Ken Aston, approx 13cm h,
Essex Referee Association presented to Mr. Ken G. Aston In Recognition of 15 Years Service The Essex Society of Association Football Referees

Mauritius Football Referee Association Hexagonal Silver Colored Plate: “Presented to Ken Aston For Outstanding Services Rendered”

Mauritius Football Referee Association Hexagonal Silver Colored Plate: “Presented to Ken Aston For Outstanding Services Rendered”

NY (New York) Football Referee Association Embossed Plaque
Presented to Ken Aston and Engraved “Presented to Ken Aston for appreciation from the NY (New York) Referee Association
April 28th 1979”

1958 - Presented to Ken Aston after being elected to be a Linesman for the 1958 F.A. Cup Final
At Wembley between Bolton-Wanderers & Manchester United - FRONT VIEW

1958 - Presented to Ken Aston after being elected to be a Linesman for the 1958 F.A. Cup Final
At Wembley between Bolton-Wanderers & Manchester United - BACK VIEW

1973 - Saudi Arabian Football Association Ceremonial Dagger Presented to Ken Aston - May 5th, 1973

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