A SILVER cup won by Rangers legend James 'Scot' Symon during World War II will be auctioned.

From 1954 to 1967, Symon managed the club to six League Championships, five Scottish Cups, and four League Cups, whilst also taking Rangers to two European Cup Winners Cup finals in 1961 and 1967. 

The Southern Scottish League Emergency Cup (SSL) 1940/41 will be the star of the auction, due to be held on Friday, November 5.

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Taking place during World War II, the SSL was an unofficial competition set up by the SFA to allow football to continue to be played during those unprecedented years. 

A trophy from this period has never been auctioned before and specialists believe it could go for around £5,000. 

James Bruce from McTear’s Sporting Medals & Trophies, who will host the event, said: "This really is a true piece of Scottish football history and one that evokes strong memories of the turbulent war years and the efforts that were made to keep the Scottish population’s spirits up through the introduction of an unofficial football league."