This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2019
Presented here is a 2012 UEFA Euro Cup reproduction medal gifted to a staff member of the Spanish National Football Team. UEFA issued only 35 original gold winner's medals (made of pure gold) to Spain's players, coaches and top executives after winning the 2012 Euro Cup held in Poland and Ukraine. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol; RFEF), the governing body for Spain's national soccer team, received permission to issue additional medals in gold-plated bronze and distribute to Spanish assistants and officials involved with the 2012 Euro Cup. La Roja clobbered Italy 4-0 in the Final match, getting goals from four different players, to win their second straight Euro Cup and third overall. Iniesta was named Player of the Tournament. It capped a remarkable run by Spain after winning the 2012 FIFA World Cup as well.
Apart from the metal composition, the medals are identical in appearance to their original pure gold counterparts, right down to the loop and purple ribbon features. The obverse has the UEFA EURO 2012 Poland-Ukraine logo with "WINNER" below. The reverse has a depiction of the official EURO Cup trophy named after Henri Delanauy, the French football executive largely responsible for the creation of a European Football Championship. Measuring 6 cm in diameter and weighing 110 grams (ribbon included), this one presents in NM-MT condition with little wear or handling. Comes in its original Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) pouch. Includes LOA from Brazil National Team (CBF) Coordinator. who acquired it from the Spanish recipient.