1970 21 Carat Gold Football World Cup Medal: When Brazil won...

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£7,000 - £8,000

1970 21 Carat Gold Football World Cup Medal: When Brazil won the World Cup for the 3rd time in 1970, there was a celebratory event put on by FIFA in association with the Brazilian football association to celebrate the winning of the 3rd World Cup. The Brazilian football team attended including Pele, Felix, Rivellino, Tostao etc. Each of the team was presented with one of these medals along with the manager and his assistant. This one was presented to Ken Ashton who was in charge of the referees for the whole competition that featured a number of new rules and regulations including the Red and Yellow cards which were implemented at the 1970 World Cup competition. The medal we have been advised is 21 carat Brazilian gold. Its weight is 101 grams, its 5 cm diameter and is hallmarked. This is a rare medal.