$512
A Santos Dumont Medal of Merit presented to Pelé on July 9, 1970 by the Brazilian Air Force. The medal features a low relief image of Santos Dumont, with the logo of the Brazilian Air Force on the back. The medal is affixed to a purple and gold ribbon and is housed in a blue vinyl display box with two additional pins. The medal is accompanied by a certificate signed by Brazil's then-minister of aviation, and a second smaller Santos Dumont Medal of Merit affixed to a purple and gold ribbon. Box, 6 by 4 inches; Certificate, 13 1/2 by 10 inches, overall $800-1200 £560-840 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07