Medal of Merit from the Spanish Sports Federation for the football legend Alfredo di Stefano (1926-2014) for the victory with Real Madrid in the European Cup (1956-1960). Silver medal with the inscription "Al Merito Deportivo" with an applied colored enameled national coat of arms of Spain and a goddess of victory. On a white silk ribbon with a colored enamel plaque in the shape of the Olympic rings. 10x4cm. Included is a brass plaque with the inscription "En homenaje a Alfredo Di Stefano", 9x3 cm
Alfredo Di Stefano received a total of 5 copies of this highest sporting award from Spain for every Real Madrid victory in the European Cup. This is probably the first medal from 1956 with a white ribbon in the colors of Real Madrid. Origin: Alfredo di Stefano's estate was auctioned in 2021, the consignor purchased this medal in the auction. The origin of the brass plaque is unclear. Condition: A
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