$375
A silver tone, red, white and blue enamel cross commendation medal presented to Pelé from the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Pelé was born in Três Corações, Minas Gerais. The white enamel circle features the Latin "Libertas que Sera Tamen" [Freedom Albeit Late], the inscription of the Minas Gerais flag. The triangle is said to represent God as a Trinity and the three ideals of the French Revolution: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. 1 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches $300-500 £210-350 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07