There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. In order to preserve this original, from 1992 it was replaced by an exact replica, although this had to be replaced after just over two decades, netherlands world cup jersey after showing wear and tear from being handled more than in previous eras. The original trophy, known as the “little tin idol”, was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so was replaced by an exact replica, used until 1910. The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica, leading the FA to realise they did not own the copyright.
