A gold tone metal tribute plaque mounted on blue felt presented to Pelé by Nei Eduardo Serra Municipal prefect of Cubatão, Brazil. The plaque is insc

A gold tone metal tribute plaque mounted on blue felt presented to Pelé by Nei Eduardo Serra Municipal prefect of Cubatão, Brazil. The plaque is inscribed (translated) "Through the ball, a symbol of our country, has become the king of football and athlete of the century/ A tribute from the community of Cubatão/ for his love, dedication, and incentive of Brazilian sport through his defense of children of all races and permanent promotion of the region of Baixada Santista (Santos)." The plaque features the city's coat of arms 13 by 9 1/2 inches, overall.  PROVENANCE: The Pele collection, Julien's Auctions June 2016, Lot 1156