$750
A medal presented to Pelé in the 1970s for "Noteworthy Achievement/ Soccer" by the Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation. The medal features a low relief male athlete figure on the front with the words "Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation" and "Founded 1936." The back of the medal features the words "Victory is a Worthy Result For Which to Strive Fairly" around the back edge, with the words "Awarded To/ Pele/ In Recognition of/ Noteworthy Achievement/ Soccer" appearing in the back center. The Helms Athletic Foundation was formed in 1936 in Los Angeles, California. The foundation was renamed the Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation from 1973 to 1982. This medal was awarded to Pelé during this time. Diameter, 2 3/4 inches $500-700 £350-490 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07