$1,750
A gold tone Merit of Fish Medal presented to Pelé in 1977 from his Brazilian team Santos FC upon his second, and final, retirement from professional football after Pelé concluded his career with the New York Cosmos. The Merit of Fish Medal is the highest individual honor that Santos FC bestows upon its current or former players, and it is awarded for notable career achievements. The front of the medal features a low relief image of a fish, with a low relief Santos FC logo in enamel. Appearing on the back of the medal are the words "Medalha Mérito dos Peixeiros/ Conferida de Acôrdo Com O Artigo 103 Dos Estatutos Sociais / Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé)/ 16-11-77" [Medal of Merit of Fish/ Granted in accordance with Article 103 of Bylaws/ Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé)/ 16-11-77]. The medal is accompanied by a Santos FC diplmoa detailing Pelé being awarded the medal. Diploma, 12 3/8 by 8 5/8 inches; Medal, diameter, 2 5/16 inches $2000-3000 £1400-2100 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
