1920 |
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Bronze medal. |
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Obverse: |
Full length female figure preparing for flight. There appears
the words "FERIAM SIDERA" and the year "MCMXX" (1920). There is also the
name of the artist "M. DAMMANN". |
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Reverse: |
Group of storks and nest on a cliff top. |
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Circular: |
3½" (90mm) |
1920-10-20 |
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Aero Club of America bronze Aviation Medal of Merit awarded
of Capt. H.T. Douglas in 1920. |
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Obverse: |
Eagle in flight over globe and the words "Aero Club of
America". Attached by ring and ribbon to pin-black shield on which appears
"Aviation Medal of Merit". |
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Reverse: |
"AWARDED TO CAPTAIN HOWARD T. DOUGLAS FOR THE MERITORIOUS
FLIGHT MINEOLA-ALASKA 9000 MILES 1920". |
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Circular: |
1 5/16" (34mm) in diameter. Ribbon is deep red and 1½"
(38m) wide. |
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Captain Dougals was the Advance Officer who prepared landing
fields and made other necessary arrangements for the U. S. Army Air Service
4 plane round trip flight from New York to Nome, Alaska. He flew back to
New York in place of the mechanic in one of the Haviland 2 place DH 4-B
planes. The flight commenced at Mitchell Field, New York, on 7-15-20, arrived
at Nome on 8-25-20, left Nome on 8-29 and arrived back at Mitchell Field
on 10-20-20. |
1922a |
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Silver color medal presented to members of F. A. I. attending
a conference in Rome in 1922. |
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Obverse: |
Same as 26-, except that the initials F.A.N.I. appear over
the head of the principal figure. |
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Reverse: |
Rome and the coliseum in the center and around it the words
"ROMA 1922 CONFERENZA INTERNATIONALE DELLA F.A.I.". |
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Circular: |
1 3/4" (45mm) in diameter. |
1922b |
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Bronze medal with Spanish inscription. |
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Obverse: |
Garlanded border encloses legend "AVIACION 1921-1922 FOR
LA PATRIA". |
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Reverse: |
Fanciful figure and several airplanes fly over a city which
may be Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
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Rectangular: |
Maximum width is 1" (31mm) and maximum height is 1 1/16"
(27mm). With domed top and link attachment. |
1922c |
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Brass Portugese medal. |
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Obverse: |
Shows two men in cockpit and the date "1922" under the
legend "POR ARES NUNCA D'ANTES NAVEGADOS". At extreme bottom, the name
of the striker "Vicoso & Molatalia?". |
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Reverse: |
Shows sailing ship and the date "1500" under the legend
"POR MARES NUNCA D'ANTES NAVEGADOS". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter, with link attachment. |
1923-6-23 |
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Bronze plaque struck in France. |
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Obverse: |
Coat of arms with Latin inscription under the legend "LE
TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE". |
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Reverse: |
Spray of leaves over the legend "WEEK END AERIEN / LE TOUQUET
/ 23-25 JUIN 1923". |
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Circular: |
Oblong, with semi-rounded top. Maximum height 2 11/16"
(68mm) x 1 11/16" (43mm) width. |
1924-10-12 |
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Silver finish medal struck at Nuernburg, Germany, to commemorate
the trans-Atlantic delivery of the LZ126 to the U.S.A. |
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Obverse: |
Full face bust and the name "DR. HUGO ECKNER". |
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Reverse: |
a Zeppelin in flight over a city surrounded by the words
"AMERIKAKAHRT DES LZ126 (ZRIII) 1924" (Flight to America in the LZ126).
At the bottom, "12 X 6:35 ABFAHRT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 3:30 EUROPA VERLASSEN,
13 X 3:35 AZORENINSEL FAYEL, 14 X 12:00 SABLE ISLAND, 15 X 10:00 BOSTON,
1:29 NEW YORK, 3:11 LAKEHURST". The name of the artist, "LAUER", also appears. |
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Circular: |
1 5/16" (34mm) in diameter. |
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The LZ126 was the Zeppelin constructed for the U.S. as
partial payment for wartime damage caused by Germany. It was begun in 1921
and completed in September 1924. Delivery to Lakehurst was made by Dr.
Eckner. The craft was the 126th Zeppelin built and was known
as the LZ126 to its builders. The U.S. Navy, to whom the ship was delivered,
called it the ZR III (Zeppelin Rigid 3) and, later, the Los Angeles, after
the angels of peace. |
1924-10-12a |
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Silver medal commemorating the flight of the Zr III (LZ126)
from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Lakehurst, New Jersey, October 12-15,
1924. |
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Obverse: |
In the center is the Zeppelin and the date "1924" and a
sailing vessel (probably the Santa Maia) and the date "1492". Around the
edge are the words "ERINNER UNG AN ZRIII OZEAN FAHRT" (In memory of the
ocean flight of ZRIII). |
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Reverse: |
A male figure and the German eagle on a globe showing the
route and indicating Friedrichshafen and New York by their abbreviations.
Around the globe are the words "IN 60 STUNDEN" (In 60 hours). On the top
border are the words "DEUTSCHE TATKRAFT" ( German energy). Also shows the
name of the artist, "K. GOETZ". |
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Circular: |
1 5/16" (33mm) in diameter. |
1924-10-12b |
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Uniface bronze plaque honoring Dr. Eckner. |
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Obverse: |
Profile to the left over the legend "DER FUHRER DES Z.R.
III DR. HUGO ECKNER 12-5 X 1924". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Circular: |
1 7/8 x 2½" (48 x 65mm). |
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This plaque honored Dr. Eckner for commanding the LZIII
on its delivery flight across the North Atlantic to Lakehurst, New Jersey. |
1924-10-12c |
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Silver medal struck in Germany in 1965 in honor of the
Zeppelin ZR III (later named the Los Angeles). |
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Obverse: |
Profile facing right and the name "FERDINAND GRAF VON ZEPPELIN".
Also shows the name of the artist "HOLL". |
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Reverse: |
Zeppelin in flight over detailed New York City skyline.
At the top, the Zeppelin's U.S.A. designation "ZR III" and at the bottom,
the date "1924". On the rim, the silver quality designation "1000". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
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See 1924-10-12 for details. 2nd copy in 40mm
size. This medal was also made in other sizes and with other metals. |
1924-11-24 |
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Bronze medal commemorating first flight from Amsterdam
to Dutch East Indies. |
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Obverse: |
Fokker VIII flight over Amsterdam and the date of departure
"l Oct. 1924". Around the border are the names of the crew: " A.N.J. THOMASSEN
A THUSSINK VAN DER HOOP, H. VAN WEERDEN-POELMAN, P.A. VA DEN BROEKE". |
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Reverse: |
Eagle in flight over Batavia and the date of arrival "24
NOV. 1924". Around the border, the words "MOED" (courage) - "DUFT" (darling)
and "VOLHARDING" (perseverance). |
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Circular: |
1 7/8" (47mm) in diameter. |
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This pioneer flight was commanded by Van Der Hoop, a KLM
pilot. The artist, whose name does not appear on the medal, is E. Huttle. |
1925 |
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Bronze medal commemorating first flight from Japan to Europe. |
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Obverse: |
Planes in foreground and background in flight over sea
and a rising sun. Japanese words at top and bottom. |
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Reverse: |
Map indicating route flown and the English words "IN MEMORY
OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT TO EUROPE- 1925". There is also an inscription
in Japanese. |
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Circular: |
2" (61mm) in diameter. |
1925-2-12 |
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Bronze medal struck for first aerial link between Belgium
and the Belgian Congo. |
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Obverse: |
Draped Belgian woman holds hand of native woman as they
bridge "Belgique" and the "CONGO". At the top is a twin engine transport
in flight. At lower left, the legend "EDMOND THIEFFRY A REALISE LA 1st
LIASON AERIENNE BELGIQUE CONGO". In the exergue, the date "Le12 Fevrier
1925". Also shows faintly the name of the artist. |
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Reverse: |
Pictures native village at left and part of Brussels at
right. At the base are the Belgian and Congolese emblems. |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (70mm) in diameter. |
1925-9 |
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Silver color plaque given by the Czech Aeroclub to those
attending the International Aeronautic Federation Convention at Prague
in September 1925. |
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Obverse: |
Monoplane in flight over a marked route. In border at top,
the words "F.A.I. KONFERENCE V PRAZE 1925". In border at bottom, the inscribed
name "SIDNEY B. VEIT". |
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Reverse: |
Airman standing in front of four biplanes and hangers.
At bottom right, the name of the artist "J. Slama". In border at top, the
words "AEROKLUB REPUBLIKY" and at bottom "CESKOSLOVENSKE". |
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Rectangular: |
2 15/16 x 1 3/4" (75 x 45mm). |
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Twenty-seven states were represented at the convention. |
1926 |
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Silver color medal presented to the members of the F.A.I.
attending a conference in Rome in 1926. |
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Obverse: |
Winged female figure in flight over the Mediterranean flanked
by airplanes and a balloon. There is a border of laurel leaves. At the
lower left is the name of the artist, " S. Johnson". |
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Reverse: |
Eagle in flight under Aero-club monogram and over the name
"Aero Club D' Italia". Below in a scroll appears "F.A.I. CONFERENZA DI
ROMA 1926". |
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Circular: |
1 3/4" (45mm) in diameter. |
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100 pieces were struck for the members of the conference. |
1926a |
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Bronze medal struck in connection with Swiss air circuit
competition. |
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Obverse: |
Parasol monoplane, with Swiss emblem, in flight over the
Alps. Also shows the name of the artist "Huguenin". |
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Reverse: |
Over a branch, the words "STAFETTENWETTFLUG" and the route
covered "THUN - BASEL - GENEVE - THUN 1926" |
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Circular: |
1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. |
1926b |
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Bronze plaque issued by Royal Aero Club of Belgium for
participant in 1926 Ostend meet. |
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Obverse: |
Eagles on crag looking up at early vintage airplane in
flight. Also shows name of artist "E. Blin". |
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Reverse: |
"AERO CLUB ROYAL DE BELGIUM" and its crown emblem above
a shield carrying the legend "RALLTE AERIEN OSTENDE 1926". |
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Rectangular: |
1 13/16 x 2½" (41 x 67mm). |
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(Similar but not the same as 1911) |
1926-2-10 |
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Silver medal commemorating 1926 flight across South Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Three shields and laurel leaves. |
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Reverse: |
Laurel wreath and legend "A RAMON FRANCO JULIO RUIZ DE
ALDA, JUAN MANUAL DURAN, PABLO RADA - LA PROVENCIA DE BUENOS AIRES 1926"
superimposed on route line connecting Spain and Argentina. Also, in small
letters at the bottom "COTTUZO Y PIANO". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter, |
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On 1/22/26, a Dornier Wahl flying boat, named PLUS ULTRA,
built in Italy under license from Germany, took off from Palos de Moguer,
Spain for an east-west crossing of the South Atlantic. Its crew were Spanish,
Major Franco in command with Captain de Aldo and Lt. Duran and mechanic
senior Rada. After various stops, the ship reached its destination, Buenos
Aires, on 2-10-1926. |
1926-2-10a |
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Gilt bronze medal struck for Franco's flight from Spain
to Argentina. |
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Obverse: |
Shows portrait, propeller, ships at sea, Neptune, a flying
boat, and the words"PALOS DE MOGUR" and "B.AIRE". Also "1926 ROSARIO". |
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Reverse: |
Shows map of flight and the coats of arms of Spain and
Argentina. Also shows names of crew members. |
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Circular: |
1 1/8" (28mm)in diameter, with integral holed suspension
triangle. |
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On 1/22/26, a Dornier Wahl flying Boat, PLUS ULTRA, took
off from Palos de Moguer, Spain, and flew to Buenos Aires, which it reached
on 2/10/26. The pilots were Ramon Franco, brother of the Spanish leader,
and Ruiz de Alda, and Duran and Rada as the other crew members. Spain honored
this flight by issuing a special AVION PLUS ULTRA postage stamp. |
1926-3-16 |
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Bronze medal honoring Robert H. Goddard, America's pioneer
in the field of rocket propulsion. |
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Obverse: |
Profile bust facing right, encircled by the information
"ROBERT HUTCHING GODDARD 1882-1945". At the bottom of the bust is the name
of the artist "E. VON HEBEL". |
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Reverse: |
In the center is a sketch of Goddard's "FIRST ROCKET MARCH
16 / 1926". Surrounding the model is a quotation "THE DREAM OF YESTERDAY/
IS THE HOPE OF TODAY / AND THE REALITY OF TOMORROW" and the signature "ROBERT
H. GODDARD". Around the perimeter is the legend "IN HONOR OF ROBERT H.
GODDARD BY ACT OF CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN, 1959 IN RECOGNITION
OF HIS PIONEERING RESEARCH IN ROCKET PROPULSION". |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (70mm) in diameter. |
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By joint resolution, approved 9-16-59, congress authorized
a gold medal to be presented to Goddard's family, and bronze replicas to
be produced for public sale. The incident commemorated is Goddard's demonstration
of the practicability of rockets with the first liquid fuel rocket flight
at Auburn, Mass. The rocket traveled 184 feet in 2.5 seconds. |
1926-3-16a |
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First medal (sterling silver) in the Franklin Mint "AMERICA
IN SPACE" series honoring Dr. Goddard. |
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Obverse: |
In center, full face head and the original liquid rocket
and stand. Under the stand in small letters is the name "ROBERT H. GODDARD".
Around the perimeter the legend "AMERICA'S FIRST SUCCESSFUL ROCKET LAUNCH
- THE GODDARD ROCKET". |
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Reverse: |
"MARCH 16, 1926, ROBERT GODDARD / LAUNCHED AMERICA'S FIRST
LIQUID FUEL / ROCKET AT AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS, A / FLIGHT WHICH LASTED
2 ½ SECONDS, / FLEW A DISTANCE OF 184 FEET / AND REACHED AN ALTITUDE
/ OF 41 FEET". At the bottom, the personal mark of the sculptor Gilroy
Roberts. |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter. |
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One was struck in platinum, 20,377 in silver, and 7,303
in Franklin bronze. |
1926-5-9 |
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Bronze medal commemorating Admiral's Byrd's flights over
the North and South poles. |
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Obverse: |
eagle perched over the cockpit of tri-motor plane of skiis,
depicting flight over the mountains. Shows name of artist, "Kilenyi". |
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Reverse: |
Profile of Byrd over the legend "Commemorating the Conquest
of the Poles by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and this associated presented
by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America" and over a globe shows
the North Pole and the date May 9, 1926, and the South pole and the date
November 29, 1929. |
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Circular: |
3 1/4" (82mm) in diameter, Made by Whitehead-Hoag. |
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Admiral Byrd was the first to fly over the North Pole in
an airplane. On May 9, 1926, with Floyd Bennet as pilot, he flew over the
North Pole, departing from and returning to Kings Bay, Spitzbeergen: a
total of 1360 miles in 15 ½ hours. He and Bennett ware awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor for the achievement. |
1926-5-9a |
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Bronze medal struck for the Wright Aeronautical Corporation
in honor of Byrd's first North Pole flight. |
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Obverse: |
Plane in flight over the North Pole with dog team in background. |
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Reverse: |
Partial globe indicating route traveled with front view
of radical engine at the bottom. Around the border are the words: "WRIGHT
AERONAUTICAL CORPORATION. COMMEMORATING THE FIRST NORTH POLE FLIGHT, BY
LT. COMM. RICHARD E. BYRD, MAY 9, 1926". |
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Circular: |
4" (102mm) in diameter. |
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See 1926-5-9 |
1926-5-9b |
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Sterling silver proof medal privately struck for members
of the National Commemorative Society, in honor of Richard E. Byrd. |
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Obverse: |
In the center, Byrd's profile head in an arctic neck piece
and a small U.S. flag. At the top, the name "RICHARD BYRD". At the bottom,
the dates of his birth and death "1888-1957" and in small letters "ABR.
B." -initials of the sculptor Abram Belskie. |
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Reverse: |
Shows a tri-motor plane on floats, in the air over mountains
and some penguins. At the top, the legend: "FIRST PERSON TO FLY OVER /
BOTH THE NORTH AD SOUTH POLES". At the bottom the information: "AWARDED
CONGRESSIONAL / MEDAL OF HONOR / FEBRUARY 26, 1927". |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter. The rim is milled and bears
a serial number. There is a bending around the perimeter on each side. |
1926-5-12a |
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Bronze medal honoring the polar explorer Amundsen. |
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Obverse: |
The semi-rigid dirigible bearing the name "NORGE" in flight
over a representation of the North Pole and the top of the earth. Route
of the Norge in its flight over the pole is also shown. In a band around
the perimeter is the legend "AWARDED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
TO ROALD AMUNDSEN". Also shows the name of the artist "A. PIETZ". |
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Reverse: |
Woman's head and hands over the top of the globe. In a
band around the perimeter, the legend "FOR HIS COURAGE, SAGACITY AND PERSEVERENCE
IN THE TRANSPOLAR FLIGHT IN THE DIRIGIBLE NORGE MAY 1926". Also shows the
name "SINNOCK". |
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Circular: |
3" (76mm) in diameter. |
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This flight is known in the history of polar expeditions
as the "AMUNDSEN-ELLSWORTH NOBLIE TRANSPOLAR FLIGHT". Amundsen initiated
the flight, Lincoln Ellsworth backed it, and General Unberto Nobile commanded
the Italian built Norge. The Norge left Kings Bay in the Spitzbergen Islands
at 9:50 a.m. on May 11, passed over the North Pole at 1:30 a.m. on May
12 and landed at Teller in Alaska at 7:30 on May 14 - a flight of 70 hours
and 40 minutes. Amundsen was lost in 1928 when, in a flying boat, he joined
in the effort to rescue Nobile's party, which crashed on the polar flight
of the airship Italia. |
1926-5-12 |
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Aluminum token commemorating the opening of NAT's air mail
carriage between Chicago, Illinois, and Dallas, Texas. |
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Obverse: |
Curtiss Carrier Pigeon, with Liberty XII engine, in flight. |
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Reverse: |
Date in center "May 12, 1926" surrounded by the words "Air
Mail St. Joseph, Mo." |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
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National Air Transport, Inc., the first large air transportation
company in the U.S., won the air mail contract Chicago to Dallas via 8
other cities, including St. Joseph, Mo. It began mail carriage May 12,
1926. Its engine overhaul facilities were located in St. Joseph. |
1926-9-4 |
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Sterling silver medal with round link attachment at top
struck in U.S.A. |
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Obverse: |
Nude male figure holding a plane in each hand. A winged
dragon and an engine and propeller are behind his legs. Also shows the
words "GLORIAE VOLANDI". |
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Reverse: |
A scroll with torches at side, Independence Hall at the
top and the Liberty Bell at the bottom with the dates "1776 1926" the scroll
reads: "NATIONAL AIR RACES 1926 AWARDED TO HENRY O. KUMPF FOR VALUABLE
SERVICES TO THE DEPT. OF AERONAUTICS. SESQUI-CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA". |
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Circular: |
1½" (37mm) in diameter. |
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As part of Philadelphia's Sesqui-Centennial Exposition
in 1926, there was an exhibition of historical aircraft and the National
Air Races were held in Philadelphia from Sept. 4th to 11th. |
1927 |
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Bronze medal commemorating the first round trip passenger
flight between the Netherlands and Indonesia. |
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Obverse: |
Eagle on a perch facing left. Also shows intertwined initials
"CHJ". |
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Reverse: |
Contains legend "TER HERRINNERING AAN DE EERSTE PASSAGIERSVLUCHT
VAN NEDERLAND NAAR NED INDIE EN TERUG 1927" (Commemorating the first passenger
flight from Holland to the Dutch East Indies). |
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Circular: |
4 7/16" (112mm) in diameter. |
1927a |
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Bronze medal commemorating the first mail flight from the
Netherlands to Indonesia. |
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Obverse: |
Fanciful bird in flight to right, over the words "DE POSTRUIF"
(carrier pigeon). Also shows intertwined initials "CHJ". |
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Reverse: |
Contains legend "1927 TERHER INNERING AANDE 1ste POST VLUCHT
VAN NEDERLAND NAAR NED INDIE" (Commemorating the first mail flight from
Holland to the Dutch East Indies.) |
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Circular: |
4 9/16" (115mm) in diameter. |
1927b |
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Silver color medal struck in Denmark in 1927. |
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Obverse: |
Shows large single engine low wing monoplane (probably
a Junkers) in flight. |
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Reverse: |
Bird in flight at top with crossed branches at the bottom.
Legend reads "INTERNATIONAL LUFTFARTS UDSTILLING KOBENHAVN 1927". |
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Circular: |
1" (34mm) in diameter. |
1927-5-20 |
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Gold finished bronze medal struck by Act of the U.S. Congress
to commemorate Lindbergh's services to aviation. |
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Obverse: |
Profile bust of Lindbergh. His name is at the top and below
are the words "Medal of the Congress United States of America". "Act
May, 4 1928" also appears as does the name of the sculptor "Laura Gardin
Fraser". |
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Reverse: |
Shows a bird in flight against a background of stars, clouds,
the sun's rays and the horizon. |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (68mm) in diameter. |
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Lindbergh's non-stop flight from New York to Paris, on
May 20-21, 1927, was followed in short order by an air tour to 75 cities
in the U.S. for promotion of Aeronautics and a goodwill aerial flight to
Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. |
1927-5-20a |
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Bronze medal commemorating Lindbergh's non-stop New York
to Paris flight in May 1927. |
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Obverse: |
Bust profile surrounded by the words "COL. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH
- THE CONQUEROR OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN". |
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Reverse: |
Sketch of a fanciful royal flying bird and in large units
the date "MAY 21, 1927" (the date of his arrival in Paris). |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. On rim "SILVER". |
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Lindbergh made his flight from Roosevelt Field , New York
to Le Bourget, Paris in the "Spirit of St. Louis", a Ryan monoplane with
a Wright-Whirlwind engine. Millions of words have been written about this
flight: the best account is Lindbergh's own in The Spirit of St. Louis.
(Scribners, 1953). |
1927-5-20b |
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Bronze medal struck to commemorate Lindbergh's flight from
New York to Paris in may, 1927. |
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Obverse: |
Sketch of Lindbergh's monoplane flying over a globe representation
of his route. A cherub's mouth blows a favoring wind. Under the plane are
the words "PER ASPERA AD ASTRA" (By hope to the stars). |
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Reverse: |
Army wings over the words "COMMEMORATING FIRST NON-STOP
NEW YORK TO PARIS FLIGHT BY CAPT. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH MAY 20-21, 1927.
AERONAUTICAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE". |
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Octagonal: |
3 ½ x 2½" chamfered " from the four sides. |
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See 1927-5-20a for details of flight. 1500 copies were
struck based on a design by John Gregory. The original was in gold. |
1927-5-20c |
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Gold finish medal commemorating Lindbergh's non-stop New
York to Paris flight in May 1927. |
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Obverse: |
Full face bust head of Lindbergh surrounded by his name
"CHARLES AUGUSTUS LINDBERGH". |
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Reverse: |
Figures of death, an eagle, a female figure and a head
blowing a wind. Words "LONE EAGLE" are discernible around the upper portion. |
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Circular: |
2 7/8" (74mm) in diameter. |
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The artist, whose name does not appear on the medal, was
Frederick MacMonnies. The medal was struck in 1931 for distribution to
members of The Society of Medalists and represented the fourth annual issue
of a medal to them. See 1927- 5-20a for details of flight. |
1927-5-20d |
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Bronze medal struck to commemorate Lindbergh's non-stop
solo flight from New York to Paris. |
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Obverse: |
Right profile in relief surrounded by name "Charles A.
Lindbergh". Below is the name of the artist "E. Blin". |
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Reverse: |
Lindbergh's plane in flight over the hand held torch of
the statue of Liberty. Inscription reads "SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS NEW YORK
MAY 20 1927 PARIS MAY 21, 1927 IN THIRTY THREE HOURS THIRTY MINUTES". There
also appears "E. BLIN SCULPTUR H. TETERGER EDITEUR". |
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Circular: |
2" (67mm) in diameter. |
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This medal was listed as item 1652 in Maggs Bros. catalogue
619, issued in 1936. See 1927-5-20a for details of the flight. |
1927-5-20e |
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Bronze medal struck to record Lindbergh's non stop flight
from New York to Paris May 20-21, 1927. |
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Obverse: |
Right profile, slightly 3/4 view, of Lindbergh, surrounded
by the words "CHARLES A. LINDBERGH NEW YORK PARIS". Below appear the words
"AETATIS SUAE XXV" (his age 25) and the name of the artist "G.P. Prudhomme". |
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Reverse: |
Route is shown on a map of the earth encircled by the phrase
"ALARUM REMIGIO IUNCTA PRIMUM OCEANI LITTORA MCMXXVII" (the shores of the
oceans are joined for the first time by pilot's wings). |
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Circular: |
2 11/16" (68mm) in diameter. |
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Item 1651 in the Maggs. Bros. Catalogue 610 issued in 1936.
See 1927-5-20a for details of the flight. |
1927-5-20f |
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Silver-like token issued for general sale shortly after
Lindbergh's New York to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Profile with dates May 20th may 21 1927, surrounded
by words "CAPT. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH. FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT NEW YORK TO
PARIS". |
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Reverse: |
Plane and its name "THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS" over a four-leaf
clover, a U.S. shield and a horseshoe. Around upper portion are the words
"LUCKY LINDBERGH COIN". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
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Also in brass finish. |
1927-5-20g |
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Bronze medal commemorating Lindbergh's non-stop flight
from New York to Paris. |
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Obverse: |
Bust of the pilot and the words "The American Eagle Charles
Lindbergh New York to Paris 33 ½ hours. May 20-21, 1927". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. Made by Medallic Art Co. NY. |
1927-5-20h |
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Bronze medal commemorating Lindbergh's non-stop flight
from New York to Paris. |
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Obverse: |
Female figure holding U.S. shield and fleur de lis, between
Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower, with the Spirit of St. Louis flying
overhead. Also shows name of artist "Kilenyi". |
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Reverse: |
The Ryan monoplane in flight over a section of the globe.
Below are the words "COMMEMORATING THE FIRST NEW YORK-PARIS FLIGHT BY CAPT.
CHARLES A. LINDBERGH 'SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS' NEW YORK MAY 20TH
PARIS MAY 21 1927". |
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Circular: |
3 1/4" (83mm) in diameter. One copy is marked "SAMPLE"
on rim and is in perfect condition. |
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This is the bronze edition of a gold medal presented to
Lindbergh by the city of St. Louis. |
1927-5-20i |
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Bronze medal commemorating Lindbergh's non-stop New York
to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
3/4 view bust with the name "C. Lindbergh" over the words
"New York to Paris in 33 ½ hours May 20-21 1927". |
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Reverse: |
Plane flying over a section of ocean framed in a pair of
wings. Around the border appears "New York to Paris 1927". |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (69mm) in diameter. " MEDALLIC ARTS CO. NY" on rim. |
1927-5-20j |
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Bronze medal commemorating Lindbergh's non-stop New York
to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Profile and the name " COLONEL CHARLES A. LINDBERGH". Also
shows copyright symbol and the name of the sculptor "A. Pietz". |
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Reverse: |
Eagle in flight over water and the legend "FIRST SUSTAINED
FLIGHT NEW YORK-PARIS MAY 20, 1927". |
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Circular: |
2½" (63mm) in diameter. |
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Same medal in silver finish metal. Also in smaller size,
golden bronze, 1 1/8" in diameter. |
1927-5-20k |
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Plaque struck in Belgium in honor of Lindbergh's New York
to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Profile over the name Charles Lindbergh; also shows name
of artist (undecipherable). |
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Reverse: |
Front of plane in flight, bearing the name "SPIRIT OF ST.
LOUIS" |
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Rectangular: |
1½" x 2 7/16" (38 x 62mm). |
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See 1927-5-20a for details on flight. |
1927-5-20l |
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Brass commercial "LUCKY LINDY" medal. |
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Obverse: |
Poorly designed and executed profile facing right. Beneath,
the name "LUCKY LINDY" and above, the legend "OUR DEPENDABLE INSURANCE
RINGS LUCK". |
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Reverse: |
Trademark and name "MICHIGAN MUTUAL LIABILITY COMPANY"
and the legend "PREFERRED PROTECTION FOR MAN AND MOTOR". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
1927-5-20m |
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Brass commercial "LUCKY LINDY" medal. |
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Obverse: |
Poorly designed and executed profile facing right over
the words "LUCKY LINDY". |
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Reverse: |
Biplane in flight under the legend "YOU CONTRIBUTION WILL
HELP BUILD ELGIN'S AIRPORT". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
1927-5-20n |
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Silver medal struck for Lindbergh's New York to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Lindbergh's plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, bridges the
gap between the pictured Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Across
the top of the wing is the legend "NEW YORK TO PARIS". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Shape: |
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Irregular bell-shape 1 x 1½" (35 x 38mm) with lug
suspender at top. |
1927-5-20o |
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Sterling Silver medal commemorating Lindbergh's New York
to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
In the center, a profile of the pilot facing left against
the background of this plane. Around the perimeter "CHARLES A. LINDBERGH
* THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS". Under the profile appears the name of the artist
"H.A. BECKER". |
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Reverse: |
Shows the plane in flight against the rising sun between
the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Around the upper perimeter,
the legend, "IN HONOR OF THE FIRST FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK TO PARIS". At the
bottom are the dates of the flight "MAY 20TH-21ST / 1927" and
the information "H.A. BECKER NCS 1966". |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter, with milled rim. The rim
also shows the NCS membership # "0658". |
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Herman A. Becker is a German born U.S. citizen and a highly
regarded sculptor. This is the 26th in a series of commemorative
medals struck for the members of the National Commemorative Society. There
are 5,252 memberships and one medal is struck for each member at the original
subscription price of $6.00. Membership is closed and the memberships and
the medals issued sell at substantial premiums. |
1927-5-20p |
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Bronze medal advertising token. |
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Obverse: |
Spirit of St. Louis in flight over the ocean, bordered
by the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Around the perimeter is
the legend "LINDY'S GOOD LUCK TOKEN MAY 21ST 1927". |
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Reverse: |
In the center, what is probably a trademark , consisting
of a horseshoe, a wishbone and a four-leaf clover. Around the perimeter
are spaced the words "HEALTH WEALTH HAPPINESS". |
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Circular: |
1" (25mm) in diameter. |
1927-5-20q |
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Silver medal struck for Ryan's 40th anniversary.. |
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Obverse: |
In center, a representation of Charles A. Lindbergh's plane
in flight over Paris. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "RYAN
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS" "1927-1967". |
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Reverse: |
Representation of three current craft and around them the
legend RYAN AERONAUTICAL COMPANY. 40 YEARS OF AEROSPACE FIRSTS". |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter. On the rim: "MEDALLIC ART
CO NY FINE SILVER" and the serial number "81". |
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Ryan was just starting in business when Lindbergh's successful
New York to Paris flight in a Ryan designed and built plane catapulted
Ryan into prominence. |
1927-5-20r |
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Aluminum medal commemorating Lindbergh's and Chamberlin's
Trans-Atlantic flights. |
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Obverse: |
Shows a plane approaching the Statue of Liberty whose arms
are outstretched, and carries the information "LINDBERGH / WELCOME / HOME/
COLONEL / NEW YORK-PARIS / 33hrs. / MAY 20-21, 1927". |
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Reverse: |
Shows the "BELLANCA" Columbia in flight and the information
"NEW YORK-BERLIN / 42 HOURS / WIE GEHTS / CHAMBERLIN / JUNE 4-7, 1927". |
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Circular: |
1 3/16" (31mm) in diameter. |
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See also Chamberlin 1927-6-4 |
1927-5-20s |
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Brass advertising medal distributed by an auto manufacturer. |
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Obverse: |
Shows Spirit of St. Louis over the ocean, with the Statue
of Liberty at the left and the Eiffel Tower at the right. Around the perimeter
at the top "MEDAL OF HONOR" and at the bottom "WILLYS-OVERLAND INC.". |
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Reverse: |
"WHIPPET / JUBILEE / TRANS-ATLANTIC / FLIGHT / JULY-AUG.
/ 1927." |
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Circular: |
1 3/16" (30mm) in diameter. |
1927-5-20t |
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Gold plated badge medal commemorating the New York City
reception to Lindbergh after his New York to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Shows the Ryan monoplane in flight at the top, over the
word "WE". Below it is the seal of the City of New York and the legend
"CAPTAIN CHARLES A. / LINDBERGH / RECEPTION". On a rounded portion at the
base is the information "THE / CITY OF / NEW YORK / 1927". |
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Reverse: |
Blank except for the name of the fabricator DIEGES &
CLUST |
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Shape: |
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Irregular shield shape, with attachment hole at top. Maximum
dimensions are 2 x 1½" (50 x 38mm). |
1927-5-20u |
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Bronze medal struck in France in honor of Lindbergh's flight. |
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Obverse: |
A fanciful profile head appears to be in flight to the
left. At the bottom is the signature of the artist "A. BARGAS". |
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Reverse: |
Contains the legend "NEW-YORK-PARIS" and "C. A. LINDBERGH
/ QUI LE PREMIER / A FRANCHI / L'ATHLANTIQUE / 1927". |
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Circular: |
1 3/4" (46mm) in diameter. |
1927-5-20v |
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Fourth of the "TWA Milestones of Manned Flight" series,
honoring Charles A. Lindbergh for his New York - Paris non-stop solo flight.
Sterling silver. |
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Obverse: |
3/4 front view of head, in helmet and with goggles, over
the name "CHARLES LINDBERGH". |
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Reverse: |
Shows the Spirit of St. Louis in the center At the top
around the perimeter, the legend "FIRST TRANSATLANTIC SOLO" and at the
bottom, the date "1927". |
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Circular: |
1½" (40mm) in diameter. The series consists of Da
Vinci, Montgolfier, the Wright Bros., Earhart, and Apollo 11. |
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The same medal, in an oxidized silvered finish, is being
distributed to passengers on TWA as a promotional device. The rim is milled
and shows the hallmark of the Birmingham mind of England. Limited silver
edition. |
1927-5-20w |
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Silver medal (99% pure) struck for Lindbergh's New York
to Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Shows the Spirit of St. Louis in flight between the clouds
above and the ocean beneath. |
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Reverse: |
In the center, inside a garland of leaves a pair of winds
and the legend: "FIRST NON-STOP SOLO / FLIGHT FROM ROOSEVELT / FIELD, LONG
ISLAND, NEW YORK / TO LE BOURGET AERODROME / PARIS, FRANCE / RYAN NYP MONOPLANE
/ PILOT / CHARLES A. LINDBERGH / MAY 20-21, 1927". At the top, around the
perimeter: "FAMOUS FLIGHTS'. |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter. |
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This is the third medal of a "Famous Flights" series struck
by The Letcher Mint of Lancaster, California. The edition is limited to
7,500 silver pieces. |
1927-5-20x |
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Bronze medal commemorating Lindbergh's successful flight
across the North Atlantic and the fatal failure Coli and Nungesser. |
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Obverse: |
The small circle at the top center is a full face view
of Lindbergh over his plane and the route of his flight from New York to
Paris / In a panel around the perimeter, the legend: "COLONEL C. A. LINDBERGH
FIRST HERO OF THE MAGNIFICENT NEW YORK - PARIS FLIGHT 33H27". |
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Reverse: |
In the center, the Eiffel Tower and the Spirit of St. Louis
over four encircled pilot's heads. The upper two are Costes and Bellonte
and the lower two Coli and Nungesser. In a panel around the perimeter is
the legend: "HEROS D. COSTES M. BELLONTE FRANCHRENT D'ATLANTIQUE 1.2 X
1931. VICTIMES DU 1er RAIN PARIS - NEW YORK". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (31mm) in diameter, with small link attachment at
top. |
1927-6-4 |
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Bronze medal struck for Chamberlin's flight from New York
to Germany. |
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Obverse: |
Busts of Chamberlin and Levine opposite their last names. |
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Reverse: |
A propeller in the center with the dates "4-6 JUNI 1927"
between triangular USA and German national symbols. Around upper perimeter,
the legend "AMERIKA - DEUTSCHLAND FLUG". |
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Circular: |
1 19/32" (41mm) in diameter. |
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On June 4, 1927, Clarence Chamberlin, with Charles A. Levine,
passenger and owner of the Wright powered Bellanca "Columbia", left Long
Island and on June 6 landed at Eisleben, Germany, 108 miles short of Berlin,
their destination. The flight of 3905 miles set a new long distance record. |
1927-7-29 |
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Bronze medal struck to commemorate Lindbergh's visit to
Buffalo after his non-stop New York - Paris flight. |
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Obverse: |
Sketches of Lindbergh and his mother over the names "COL.
CHARLES LINDBERGH" and "MOTHER". At the top are the words "BUFFALO, N.Y.
July 29, 1927". |
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Reverse: |
Shows "SEAL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO" around an impression
of that seal. |
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Circular: |
1½" (39mm) in diameter. |
1927-9-3 |
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Bronze medal stuck for the 1927 Air Mechanics' Union. |
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Obverse: |
In center, a plane similar to Lindbergh's Spirit of St.
Louis, and the information "DAYTON SEPT. 1-2-3, 1927". In a panel around
the perimeter, the legend "SECOND REGT. AIR SERVICE MECHANICS REUNION". |
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Reverse: |
"ST. LOUIS BUTTON CO." on blank background. |
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Circular: |
1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. Scalloped with ribbon. |
1927-9-6 |
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Gold color medal, with link attachment, struck for the
Schneider Cup Race in 1927. |
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Obverse: |
Fanciful human figures on waves and the legend "COPPA SCHNEIDER
XXV-IX-MCMXXVII". |
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Reverse: |
Likeness of a racing monoplane over Venice, holding a book. |
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Circular: |
1 1/16" (27mm) in diameter. |
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On September 6, 1927, Britain won that year's Schneider
Cup Race. Lt. S. N. Webster averaged 281.488 MPH over the sea course at
Venice, Italy, setting a new speed record for the race. His plane was a
Super-Marine monoplane with a Napier engine. |
1927-9-20 |
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Bronze medal struck for Lindbergh's banquet in Los Angeles. |
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Obverse: |
3/4 view of Lindbergh. |
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Reverse: |
Contains the information "BANQUET / IN HONOR OF / COL.
CHAS. A. LINDBERGH / LOS ANGELES / SEPTEMBER 20, 1927 / COMMEMORATING /
FIRST NON-STOP / NEW YORK TO PARIS / FLIGHT". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (38mm) in diameter. |
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See 1927-5-20 for details of flight. |
1927-10-14a |
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Bronze medal struck in 1927 to commemorate the first non-stop
heavier-than-air aerial crossing of the South Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Bust profiles in high relief of J. Le Brix and D. Costes,
with their names, and the name of the artist, Anie Mouroux. |
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Reverse: |
Outline of plane in relief flying over part of a globe
showing route traveled. Globe has legend: "PREMIERE TRAVERSE AEIENNE DE
L'ATLANTIQUE SUD SANS ESCALE LE 14 OCTOBRE 1927" (First non-stop aerial
crossing of the South Atlantic October 14, 1927). Around the outer edge
of the lower half are the names of places reached "TOKIO - HANOI - CALCUTTA
- KARATCHI - BASSORA - ALEP - ATHENES - MARSEILLE - PARIS". |
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Circular: |
2 11/16" (68mm) in diameter. |
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Lt. Dieudonne Costes and Lt. Joeseph Le Brix started on
a successful flight from Paris to Buenos Aires on October 10, 1927, in
a Breguet XIX called Nungesser-Coli. They covered a distance of 12,400
kilometers in 72 hours, flying non-stop from St. Louis, Senegal to Natal,
Brazil, which they reached on October 14. They then continued to fly around
the world except for crossing the Pacific Ocean by ship. This medal is
mentioned as item 1649 in Maggs. Bros. catalogue No. 619 issued in 1936. |
1927-11 |
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Bronze medal struck for the United Cigar Stores Company
to honor is first flying store. |
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Obverse: |
Sikorsky superimposed on map of the U.S. Plane carries
legend "FIRST FLYING UNITED CIGAR STORE". At lower left hand corner are
the words "LARGEST IN THE WORLD BECAUSE WE SERVE THE PEOPLE BEST". |
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Reverse: |
Shield emblem of the United Cigar stores over the message
"COMMEMORATING THE FIRST FLYING UNITED CIGAR STORE - - - PRESENTED WITH
THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE UNITED CIGAR STORES COMPANY OF AMERICA 1927". |
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Circular: |
3 1/4" x 1 15/16" (82mm x 45mm). "WH CO. NEWARK, N.J."
on rim. |
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United Cigar Stores were one of the first to commercialize
the enthusiasm for everything aeronautical that followed Lindbergh's non-stop
New York to Paris flight. |
1928 |
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Bronze medal honoring Swedish pilots of the Spitzlanger
Expedition. |
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Obverse: |
Biplane on skiis flying over rocky terrain and around the
circumference the words "AT MINNET AV SVENSKA FLYGARES GARNING" (In memory
of exploits of Swedish pilots). |
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Reverse: |
Eagle on crag watching plane in flight and the words "SPETSBERGEN
1928". |
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Circular: |
2 3/16" (56mm) in diameter. |
1928a |
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Bronze plaque distributed by Greenbaum Sons. |
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Obverse: |
Plane in flight over beacon in Chicago, shining from tower
and the words "THE SPIRIT OF AVIATOR 1928". |
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Reverse: |
The legend "CHICAGO CENTRAL AERIAL BEACON ROANKE TOWER
LASALIE & MADISON STS. ERECTED AND MAINTAINED BY GREENBAUM SONS INVESTMENT
CO. FOUNDED 1855". Also shows name of The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark
N. J." by whom it was fabricated. |
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Rectangular: |
1 1/4" x 1½" (31 x 38mm) |
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This beacon was erected in the year following Lindbergh's
trans-Atlantic flight, when general ownership and operation of airplanes
seemed just around the corner and many business concerns were glad to be
identified with everything helpful to air transportation. |
1928b |
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Bronze Daniel Guggenheim medal. |
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Obverse: |
Plane similar to Spirit of St. Louis, in flight over balloon
and clouds. In border around perimeter, the description "THE DANIEL GUGGENHEIM
MEDAL". |
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Reverse: |
Scrolls and wings and the legend "FOR GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS
IN AERONAUTICS". At the base, the date "A.D. 1928" and at the top, the
name of the artist "T.S.S. FEC". |
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Circular: |
2½" (62mm) in diameter. On the rim, the name "MEDALLIC
ART CO. NY". |
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The Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics
was established in 1926 and became a major spur to progress in aviation
over a broad front. Donald Douglas was the recipient of the Guggenheim
Gold Medal in 1940. The others have been equally illustrious. |
1928-2-22 |
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Bronze medal in Australia in honor of Hinker's flight from
London to Darwin, Australia. |
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Obverse: |
Helmeted profile surrounded by the words "BERT HINKLER
AIRMAN BUNDABERG, AUSTRALIA". Also shows the initials of the artist "CDR"
and the name of the medal company "STOKES, MELB.". |
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Reverse: |
Map showing route traversed, with small plane over Indian
Ocean approaching Australia. Also shows the date "Feb. 1928". Around the
perimeter, the legend "LONDON TO DARWIN XVI DAYS * PRAEPETIBUS PINNIS AUSTRALES
VECTUS AD ORAS". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
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On Feburary22, 1928, Bert Hinkler of England landed at
Port Darwin, Australia, after making the first solo flight from London.
He used an Avro Avian with a Cirrus engine (a light biplane) and covered
12,000 miles in slightly under sixteen days. |
1928-4-13 |
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Silver (835 parts fine) medal commemorating first heavier-than-air
east to west crossing of North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Profile head in high relief surrounded by the names "VON
HUNEFELD" and "HERMAN KOHL". At the base is the date "13 APRIL 1928". |
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Reverse: |
The Junkers plane in flight over the ocean surrounded by
the words "BREMEM, ALLEN GEWALEN ZUM TROTZ SICKERHALTEN". (succeeding in
spite of all adverse forces). |
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Circular: |
1 7/8" (36mm) in diameter. |
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See 1928-4-13a for details of flight. |
1928-4-13a |
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Silver (.900 parts fine) medal commemorating first east
to west crossing of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Names of Kohl, Fitzmaurice and von Hunefeld surround profiles
of the three men. |
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Reverse: |
The Breman flies high over the ocean. Around the outer
edge are the words: "BREMAN 13 APRIL 1928 EIN WILLE-EINE TAT-EIN SIEG (an
aim-a deed-a victory). |
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Circular: |
1 13/32" (36mm) in diameter. |
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Captain Hermann Kohl and Baron Ehrefried Guenthervon Hunefeld
of Germany and Comdt. James Fitzmaurice of Ireland made the first westbound
flight across the North Atlantic. They left Baldonnel airdrome, Dublin,
Ireland on April 12, 1928 and landed on Greenley Island, Newfoundland,
after a flight of 36 hours, 30 minutes. The landing was a crash one and
the American pilot Floyd Bennet died on the rescue mission. |
1928-4-13b |
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Silver medal commemorating first east to west crossing
of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Profiles of the pilot and his financial backer over the
words "ERSTER OST WEST FLUG" (first east west flight). Around the edge
are the names "FRH. V. HUNEFELD-DR. h.c. HERMANN KOHL HPTM".There is also
the name of the artist, K. Goetz. |
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Reverse: |
Silhouette of Junkers single-engine "Bremen" over an ocean
from which two cherubs are rising, over the words "Europe Amerika 1928".
Around the outer edge are the words "OZEAN FLUG DER BREMEN" (ocean flight
of the Bermen). |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
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It is noteworthy that there is no mention of Fitzmaurice
on this medal. See silver medal with profiles of all three for further
details of the flight (1928-4-13a). |
1928-4-13c |
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Brass finish medal commemorating first heavier-than-air,
east-west crossing of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Individual busts over the names "BARON VON HUENEFELD (sic),
MAJOR FITZMAURICE AND CAPTIAN KOHL". Around the outer edge are the words
"First East to West Trans-Atlantic Flight - April 12-13, 1928". |
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Reverse: |
Outline of the Bremen over the Ocean and the German imperial
eagle with crossed flags. Around the outer edge are the words "BALDONNEL
AIRDOME APRIL 12 GREENLY ISLAND APRIL 13, 1928". There also appear the
words "WHITEHEAD-HOAG", commercial advertising speciality distributors. |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
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See 1928-4-13a for details on flight. |
1928-4-13d |
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Silver medal (.900 parts fine) commemorating first heavier-than-air,
east to west crossing of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Plane in flight over the ocean with the plane's name "BREMEN"
and the words "EUROPE-AMERIKA 12-13 April 1928". |
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Reverse: |
Facsimiles of the signature of the three occupants of the
Bremen, "KOEHL, FITZMAURICE, V. HUENFELD". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
|
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See 1928-4-13a for details of flight. |
1928-4-13e |
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Silver medal (.990 parts fine) commemorating first east
to west crossing of the North Atlantic by airplane. |
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Obverse: |
Profiles of three participants surrounded by the words
"FITZMAURICE - KOHL - VON HUNEFELD 12-13, 4, 1928". |
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Reverse: |
Plane in flight over the ocean and the words "DAN HELDEN
DES ERSTEN OST-WEST FLUGES" (the heroes of the first east-west flight)
"DESSAU, BALDONNEL, GREELY ISLAND, NEW YORK". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
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|
See comment under 1928-4-13a. |
1928-4-13f |
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Silver medal commemorating first east to west crossing
of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Full face bust of Hermann Kohl in flying helmet surrounded
by the words "ERSTEROST-WEST OZEANFLUG" (first east-west ocean flight).
"13 April 1928". The initials of the artist "I.B." also appear. |
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Reverse: |
Waves and 3/4 view of the Bremen in flight over the craft's
name "BREMEN". Over the plane are the words "EJAWILLE EINE TAT EIN SIEG"
(an aim, a deed, a victory). Around the upper portion are the names of
the three participants "V. HUNEFELD, KOHL, FITZMAURICE". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
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See 1928-4-13a for details of flight. |
1928-4-13g |
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Silver medal (.900 parts fine) commemorating first heavier-than-air,
east to west crossing of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Plane in flight over the ocean with the plane's name "BREMEN"
and the words "EUROPE-AMERIKA 12-13 APRIL 1928". |
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Reverse: |
Laurel wreath containing the names of the Bremen's crew
"H. KOHL, V. HUNEFELD, FITZMAURICE". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
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See 1928-4-13a for details. Obverse the same as 1928-4-13d. |
1928-4-13h |
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Silver (.900 parts fine) medal commemorating the Bremen's
flight westward across the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Obverse: |
Poor 3/4 view of Kohl and the words "KOHL, U.V. HUNEFELD
DIE ERSTEN ERFOLGR. OST-WEST FLEIGER. 12-13.4.28". |
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Reverse: |
Poor 3/4 face of von Huneford and the words "UND SETZT
IHR NICHT DAS LEBENEIN NIE WIRD ES EUCH GEWONNEN SEIN" (Those who do not
risk their lives will not accomplish great deeds). |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
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Once again, in this German medal, there is no reference
to the Irish co-pilot Fitzmaurice. |
1928-4-13i |
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Bronze medal honoring Captain Kohl for first east to west
crossing of the North Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Profile head in high relief and the name "HERMANN KOHL". |
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Reverse: |
Youth standing on eagle's back in flight, surrounded by
words "ERSTER ATLANTIK-WEEST FLUG AUF JUNKERS BREMEN" (first west crossing
of the Atlantic in the Junkers plan Bremen) "12.4.1928 KOHL-V. HUNEFELD
FITZMAURICE". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
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See 1928-4-13a for details of the flight. |
1928-4-13j |
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Silver (.800 parts fine) medal struck for the Bremen flight. |
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Obverse: |
A plane flying over water and beneath, the names "KOHL
V HUNEFELD. FITZMAURICE" and above, the legend first "ATLANTIC FLUG EUROPA-AMERIKA
13 APRIL 1928 BREMEN". |
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Reverse: |
The trademark of the North German Lloyd steamship Line
and the words "NORDDEUTSCHER LLOTD BREMEN". |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (70mm) in diameter. |
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On the rim "WILKENS BREMEN 800". |
1928-4-13k |
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Bronze medal struck for Bremen flight. |
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Obverse: |
In panel around perimeter, the names "HERMANN KOHL. VON
HUNEFELD" and in the center their heads in 3/4 view. |
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Reverse: |
Bird in flight over waves and the legend: "DEN AMERIKA
FLIEGERN - ZUR GLUCKLICHEN HEIMKEHR 1928" (Happy homecoming to the America
flyers). |
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Circular: |
1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. |
1928-4-13l |
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Silver metal and enamel plaque struck for Bremen flight. |
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Obverse: |
Outline of aircraft Bremen riveted to center of plaque
under legend in red enamel "EINHOLUNG DER OCEANFLEIGER JUNE 1928". At left
is the emblem of the North German Lloyd steamship line and a pendant bearing
the initials "ADAC". At the bottom are black enamel circles bearing the
names "KOEHL" "V HUNEFELD" AND "FITZMAURICE" and above each, in colors,
the appropriate national flag. At the bottom, in black, are the initials
"A.D.A.C.". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Rectangular: |
3 x 4" (76 x 111mm). Small holes at each corner for affixing
the plaque. |
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See 1928-4-13a for details of the flight. |
1928-4-13m |
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White and gold faience medal struck for the 1928 Bremen
flight. |
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Obverse: |
Aircraft Bremen in gold in flight over group of modern
building. In panel around circumference, the legend "DEUTSCHLAND-AMERIKA". |
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Reverse: |
Imperial German eagle with wings outstretched in center.
In panel around perimeter, the legend "ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN ERSTEN DEUTSCHELAND
AMERIKA FLUG". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
1928-6-1 |
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Bronze plaque commemorating inauguration flight of Colonial
Western Airways. |
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Obverse: |
The name "COLONIAL WESTERN AIRWAYS INC." and a map showing
the route of the line. At the bottom "COSTLY BALES THRU PURPLE SKIES",
a paraphrase of a line from Tennyson's "Locksley Hall". |
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Reverse: |
The emblem of the airline and the legend "PRESENTED TO
THE FIRST PASSENGERS CARRIED BY THE COLONIAL WESTERN AIRWAYS, INC. ALBANY-
SCHENECTADY - UTICA -ROME - SYRACUSE- ROCHESTER-BUFFALO -CLEVELAND JUNE
1, 1928". Also shows the name of the company which struck the medal "ROBBINS
CO., ATTLEBORO". |
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Rectangular: |
3 ½ x 2½" (88 x 63mm) with angled corners. |
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Colonial Western, which had some of the same officers and
directors as Colonial Airways, was organized to operate a route for passengers
and freight between Albany and Cleveland, by way of various New York cities.
It obtained a mail contract between those two cities and made its first
scheduled flight, with considerable ceremony, on June 1, 1928. |
1928-6-12 |
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Mexican silver medal commemorating Carranza's flights between
Mexico and the U.S. |
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Obverse: |
Profile head of Carranza and the dates "XII-2-05: V-25-28:
VI-12-28". |
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Reverse: |
Front Portion of a Ryan monoplane and the words "AL AVIADOR
(THE AVIATOR) EMILIO CARRANZA"; "LA CASA DE MONEDA DE MEXICO" (the Mexican
Treasury); "VUELO MEXICO - WASHINGTON". |
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Circular: |
1½" (39mm) in diameter. |
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Emilo Carranza was a Mexican army pilot born Dec. 2, 1905.
May 24-25, 1928, he flew a Ryan monoplane, Mexico-Exclesior, for San Diego
, California to Mexico City in 18 hours and 20 minutes. June 11-12, 1928,
he made a good will flight from Mexico City to Washington, D.C., during
which he was forced down at Moorehead, N.C. |
1928-6-17a |
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Brass medal struck to commemorate Amelia Earhart's first
flight across the North Atlantic, in 1928. |
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Obverse: |
Profile surrounded by legend "Amelia Earhart - the first
woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane". |
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Reverse: |
Silhouette of plane over the ocean and the words "SEAPLANE
FRIENDSHIP". Around the outer edge are the words "NEWFOUNDLAND JUNE 17
- SOUTH WALES JUNE 18, 1928". At the base are outlines of a horseshoe,
a four-leaf clover and a wishbone. |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
|
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Amelia Earhart, with Wilmer Stultz as pilot and Louis Gordon
as mechanic, flew a tri-motored Fokker, Wright engine powered and on pontoons,
from Trepassey Bay, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, non-stop in 20
hours, forty minutes. On this flight, Miss Earhart was a passenger only.
The medal is not of good quality and bears the imprint of Whitehead-Hoag,
a New York company dealing with advertising specialities. |
1928-6-26 |
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Silver color medal struck for the F.A.I. conference held
in Brussels June 26-29, 1928. |
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Obverse: |
Relief figure of man engaged in strenuous effort, over
the name of the artist "JOSUE DUPON". |
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Reverse: |
Crossed cornucopias and the words "AEROCLUB ROYAL DE BELGIQUE
- CONFERENCE DE LA F.A.I. BRUXELLES 26-29 JUIN 1928". |
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Circular: |
3" (75mm) in diameter. |
1928-7-8 |
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Silver medal struck in honor of Count Zeppelin's 90th
birthday. |
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Obverse: |
Bust 3/4 view, of Count Zeppelin and the legend "TAUFE
DES Z127 AM GEBURTSTAG 8 JULI 1928" (Christening of the Zeppelin on its
90th birthday 7-8-28). |
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Reverse: |
Horses heads and children with balloons, with Zeppelin
hovering in the background. At the top, the words GLUCK AB GRAF ZEPPELIN". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
1928-9-1 |
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Bronze medal commemorating initial flights commencing September
1, 1928 between |
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Holland and the Netherlands East Indies. |
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Obverse: |
Outline of KLM tri-motored Fokker in flight over the emblem
of the airline and the date "1928". |
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Reverse: |
Sketch of 17th Century full rigged sailing vessel
on an ocean over the monogram of the Netherlands East India Company and
the year of its formation - "1602". |
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Circular: |
1" (41mm) in diameter. |
|
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The medal was distributed a the third annual meeting of
the Society for Coins in 1928, to celebrate the first experimental flights
between Holland and the Netherlands East Indies. KLM is the commercial
name of the Royal Air Navigation Company, of Holland - one of the largest
and most successful airlines in Europe. The artist, whose name does not
appear on the medal, was H. I. Etienne. |
1928-11-21 |
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Bronze medal struck for Pan American Airways in honor of
its linking North, Central, and South America by air. |
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Obverse: |
Relief map of the Western Hemisphere with links from a
tri-motor plane extending to North, Central, and South America. Also shows
the PAA trademark and the words "DEDICADO A LA CAUSA DE UNIDAD, PAZ, COMERCIO"
(dedicated to the cause of unity, peace, and commerce). |
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Reverse: |
"COMMEMORATING THE DEDICATION OF THE PAN-AMERICA AIRWAYS,
INC. SYSTEM, LINKING NORTH AMERICA - CENTRAL AMERICA - SOUTH AMERICA -
WEST INDIES AND CHRISTENING OF THE 'CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS' BY MRS. CALVIN
COOLDIGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SISTER REPUBLICS OF
THE PAM-AMERICAN UNION, NOVEMBER 21ST, 1928 AT WASHINGTON, D.C." |
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Circular: |
3" (77mm) in diameter. "Whitehead-Hoag" on rim. |
1929-5-16 |
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Gold medal struck to commemorate the World flight of the
Graf Zeppelin in 1929. |
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Obverse: |
Profile surrounded by words "DR. ECKENER-WELT-FAHRT MIT
GRAF ZEPPELIN" (Dr. Eckener - world voyage in the Graf Zeppelin). |
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Reverse: |
A dirigible encircling the globe on which appear various
figures and the year "1929". Around the rim are the places visited "FRIEDRICHSCHAFEN
- TOKIO - LOS -ANGELES - LAKEHURST". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (37mm) in diameter. |
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On May 16, 1929, Dr. Eckener started on a trip around the
world in LZ-127, the Graf Zeppelin. It traveled eastward from Lakehurst,
N.J. as the starting and finishing point. The entire trip, including lay-overs
at the places named on the medal, took 21 days. Several months later at
Washington D.C., Dr. Eckener was awarded the Gold Medal of the National
Geographic Society. (Lindbergh and Byrd were earlier recipients of this
medal). The artist, whose name does not appear on the medal, was Karl Goetz. |
1929-5-16a |
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Silver (.885 fine) medal commemorating the World flight
of the Graf Zeppelin in 1929. |
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Obverse: |
Profile heads of Zeppelin, Eckener, and Durr, surrounded
by the words "ZEPPELIN DER SCHOPFER (the creator) - ECKENER DER FUHRER
(the leader) - DURR DER ERBAUER (the builder)". |
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Reverse: |
Map of the earth, showing Lakehurst, Friedrichshafen, Tokio
and Los Angles, with the date and time of arrival at each. Around the outer
edge are the words 'I. WELTFAHRT DES LUFTSCHIFFS GRAF ZEPPELIN 1929" (first
world trip by airship - the Graf Zeppelin - in 1929). |
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Circular: |
1 13/32" (36mm) in diameter. |
|
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See 1929-5-16 |
1929-5-16b |
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Silver (.900 fine) medal commemorating the world flight
of the Graf Zeppelin. |
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Obverse: |
Profile heads of Zeppelin and Eckener, surrounded by the
words "GRAF ZEPPELIN - DR. HUGO ECKENER - 1898-1928". Same as 1929-5-16c. |
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Reverse: |
Graf. Zeppelin, so named in honor of the Count, in flight,
surrounded by the words "WELTFAHRT AUGUST 1929 L.Z. 127". |
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Circular: |
1 13/32" (36mm) in diameter. |
|
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See 1929-5-16 for details of the flight. |
1929-5-16c |
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Silver (.900 fine) medal struck in honor of the Graf Zeppelin
- before the first successful flight. |
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Obverse: |
Profile heads of Zeppelin and Eckener, surrounded by the
words "GRAF ZEPPELIN - DR. HUGO ECKENER - 1898-1928". Same as 1929-5-16c. |
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Reverse: |
Picture of dirigible in flight surrounded by the words
"LUFFTSCHIFF LZ 127 - GRAF ZEPPELIN". |
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Circular: |
1 13/32" (36mm) in diameter. |
|
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See 1929-5-16 for details of the flight. |
1929-5-16d |
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German 5 mark coin struck in 1930 in commemoration of the
world flight in 1929 of thee Graf Zeppelin. |
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Obverse: |
German eagle surrounded by the words "DEUTSCHEN REICH 1930
- 5 REICHSMARK". |
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Reverse: |
Zeppelin superimposed on a globe surrounded by the words
"GRAF ZEPPELIN WELTFLUG 1929". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (36mm) in diameter. |
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|
See 1929-5-16 for details of flight. Also, coin with same
design in 3 Reichsmark piece. Size 30mm in diameter. |
1929-5-16e |
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Copper medal commemorating the world circling flight of
a Zeppelin in 1929. |
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Obverse: |
Zeppelin and a world globe, with the words 'Z 127 FIRST
AROUND THE WORLD". |
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Reverse: |
3/4 view of its commander and the words "DR. HUGO ECKENER
1929". |
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Circular: |
1 13/32" (35mm) in diameter. |
|
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See 1929-5-16 for details of flight. |
1929-5-16f |
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Brown and gold faience struck for Zeppelin 1929 world flight. |
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Obverse: |
In center, Zeppelin is silhouetted against the eastern
hemisphere. In a gold panel near the rim is the legend "GRAF ZEPPELIN WELT-RUNDFLUG
1929". |
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Reverse: |
The dirigible silhouetted against the western hemisphere.
In the gold panel near the rim, the legend "FRIEDRICH SHAFEN - TOKIO -
LOS ANGELES - LAKEHURST". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
|
|
See 1929-5-16 for details of flight. |
1929-5-16g |
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Bronze medal struck for the world flight of the Zeppelin
LZ 127. |
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Obverse: |
Profile facing right of Dr. Eckener in a hexagon in center.
Beneath the two lowest sides of the hexagon "33737 Km 287 Std. 36'". Around
the perimeter, the legend, "Z. ER. A.D. WELTFAHRT D.L.Z. 127 AUG 1929". |
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Reverse: |
In the center, a projection of the earth and around it:
"15.8 / FRIEDRICHSHAFN - 19.8 / TOKIO - 26.8 / LOS ANGELES - 29.8 / LAKEHURST". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
1929-6-13a |
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Bronze medal struck in 1929 to commemorate first French
non-stop crossing of the North Atlantic by airplane. |
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Obverse: |
Bust profiles in high relief of Assolant, Lefevre and Lotti,
with their names. Underneath are the words "13 et 14 JUIN 1929" and the
name of the artist, "Anie Mouroux". |
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Reverse: |
Outline of plane flying over a partial globe on which their
route is noted. Over the route line are the words "OLD ORCHARD COMILLAS".
Under are the words: "PREMIERE TRAVERSE AERIENNE FRANCAISE SANS ESCALE
DE L'ATLANTIQUE NORD DEL'OUEST A L'EST" (first French non-stop aerial crossing
of the North Atlantic from west to east). The artist's initials also appear. |
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Circular: |
2 11/16" (68mm) in diameter. |
|
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Armeno Lotti, Jean Assolant ans Rene Lefevre, three Frenchmen,
flew their Bernard 191 monoplane, "Yellow Bird" from Old Orchard Beach,
Maine, on an attempted flight to Paris. The weight of a stowaway caused
a fuel shortage which forced them down at Camillas, Spain. The flight covered
3128 miles in 29 hours and 52 minutes. |
1929-6-19 |
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Silver medal struck for the 1929 F.A.I. conference held
at Copenhagen, Denmark. |
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Obverse: |
Large biplane, dirigible and balloon in flight over Danish
coast. At lower right, the Danish coat of arms and at the base, the word
"DANMARK". |
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Reverse: |
Emblem of the Royal Danish Aero Club in the center. Above
it, the legend "DET KONGELIGE DANSKE AERONAUTISKE SELSKAB. STIFTET D. 20
DE DANEMARK CONFERENCE PLENERE DE LA F.A.I. COPENHAGUE 19-22 JUIN 1929". |
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Circular: |
1 3/4 x 2½" (44x 64mm). |
1929-7-1 |
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Sterling silver medal issued by the City of Albuquerque
in honor of the 40th anniversary of commercial aviation. |
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Obverse: |
3/4 view bust of typical helmeted pilot of the 1929 era.
On the pilot's left collar is the name of the artist, possibly "Paul Keith". |
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Reverse: |
Shows typical tri-motor of 1929 going through a mountain
pass, in the center. Also "40th ANNIVERSARY OF COMMERCIAL AVIATION
ALBUQUERQUE". |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter. On the rim "MEDALLIC ART
CO. NY .999 PURE SILVER" and the serial number "479" . This is a limited
number edition. |
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Also issued in bronze. |
1929-7-7 |
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Bronze desk plaque commemorating joint air-rail service
between New York and Los Angeles. |
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Obverse: |
Shows trains and pans in flight and on the ground with
legend "The Pennsylvania Railroad harnesses the Plane and the Iron Horse".
Beneath is a diagram showing the route between New York and Los Angeles
indicating the sections traversed by the train and the plane. |
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Reverse: |
Shows emblems of the participants, "TAT (Transcontinental
Air Transport, Inc.), Pennsylvania Railroad and the Santa Fe, and the legend
"Commemorating the Inauguration of Rail-Air Passenger Service July 7, 1929". |
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Circular: |
3 x 4" (76 x 101mm). |
|
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TAT, organized for train and plane service between New
York and Los Angeles, was linked with the Pennsylvania RR, which had a
financial interest in the venture, and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe RR. Passengers traveled by train at night and in Ford tri-motors by
day. |
1929-7-7a |
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Nickel silver medal struck by Franklin Mint in honor of
the 40th Anniversary of the joint air-rail service between the
east and west coasts of the U.S. |
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Obverse: |
Shows a Pennsylvania Railroad train and a tri-motor of
Trans-continental Air Transport, predecessors of the present Penn-Central
RR and TWA |
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Reverse: |
At top is the trademark of TWA and at the bottom is the
trademark of Penn-Central. In the center is the legend "COMMEMORATING THE/
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE / FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL / RAIL-AIR
SERVICE / INAUGURATED JULY7, 1929". |
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Circular: |
1½" (32mm) in diameter with milled rim. |
|
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Sculpted by David Cornell. 100 were issued in specimen
quality nickel silver and 1000 in mint quality. |
1929-8-23 |
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Bronze medal struck for first Russian flight from Moscow
to New York. |
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Obverse: |
Shows plane in flight under Russian hammer and scythe emblem
and over the New York City skyline. Wings of the plane show its name "LAND
OF SOVIETS" and the fuselage shows "USSR". Around the lower perimeter is
the legend "FIRST MOSCOW-NEW YORK FLIGHT/1929". |
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Reverse: |
Shows only "FRIENDS / OF / SOVIET UNION / U.S.A". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter, with integral suspension lug
at top. |
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The Russian twin-engine monoplane "LAND OF THE SOVIETS"
completed a 13,300 trip from Moscow to New York, with a number of intermediate
stops. The plane left Moscow 8/23/29. Its four man crew consisted of the
pilots, Semyon Shastakov and Philip Bolotov, the navigator Boris Sterligov,
and the mechanic Dimitri Fufaev. The crew was given a banquet in New York
by the Russian American Chamber of Commerce and the Aeronautical Chamber
of Commerce of America. |
1929-8-24 |
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Brass token souvenir of 1929 National Air Races. |
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Obverse: |
Winged plaque in center surrounded by planes in flight
and the words "National Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition Cleveland
O. Aug. 24 to Sept. 2, 1929". The plaque contains the same information. |
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Reverse: |
Shows Cleveland's Public Auditorium and the legend "OFFICIAL
SOUVENIR OF THE AIR CLASSIC OF THE CENTURY" and "BASTIAN BROS. G. ROCHESTER,
N.J.". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
1929-9-14 |
|
Bronze medal struck to commemorate dedication of seaplane
base at Port Washington, N.Y. |
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Obverse: |
A flying boat and an amphibian aloft in upper center; winged
male figure at lower left; at right, the words "Laying of Cornerstone,
New York Seaplane Airport September 14th 1929 American Aeronautical
Corporation"; sketch of projected terminal building at bottom. |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Circular: |
4 x 2 15/16" (102 x 73mm) |
|
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Port Washington on Long Island had been used as a seaplane
base by sportsman pilots since its initial use in the early days of World
War I. The AAC, which built the Savoi-Marchetti seaplanes and amphibians,
used it as a factory proving ground and sponsored the construction of the
base. The medal was struck at its official dedication. There were a number
of prominent speakers at the dedication including Edward P. Warner. |
1929-10-21 |
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Bronze medal commemorating the initial flight of the German
Dornier DO-X. |
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Obverse: |
Profile to the left encircled by the words "DR. ING. C.
DORNIER ERBAUR DES DO-X 1929". |
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Reverse: |
The plane in flight encircled by the legend "TRIUMPH DEUTSCHE
TECHNIK". At the bottom, over waves, the words "START DES DO-X MIT 169
MANN". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
|
|
On October 21, 1929 the DO-X, powered by 12 Siemens Jupiter's,
carried 169 persons on a one hour flight over Lake Constance. For medal
commemorating this crafts's Trans-Atlantic flight, see 1931-6-5. |
1929-11-28 |
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Brass finished commercial medal commemorating Byrd's flight
over the South Pole. |
|
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Obverse: |
Profile, surrounded by the words "Rear Admiral Richard
E. Byrd, U.S.N. First to Fly over the South Pole". |
|
Reverse: |
Sketch of a tri-motored plane on skiis, marked "NX 4542
Byrd Antarctic Expedition" over the words "To commemorate the achievement
of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition 1928-1930". |
|
Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
|
|
Admiral Byrd set up a base known as Little America in the
Antarctic in January, 1929 and began elaborate exploration. On November
28, 1929,with McKinley, Balchen, and June, he flew over, and dropped a
U.S. flag on, the South Pole. The flight was made in a tri-motored Ford
named the Floyd Bennett. Also in silver and bronze finish. |
1929-11-29 |
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Bronze replica of gold medal presented to Harold I. June
for his flight over the South Pole with Admiral Byrd. |
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Obverse: |
Plane in flight near the South Pole on a globe bearing
the words "TOWN OF STAMFORD CONNECTICUT" and the town's seal. Around the
border is the legend "WITH THE BYRD ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION TO THE SOUTH POLE". |
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Reverse: |
Bears the words "PRESENTED BY FELLOW CITIZENS OF HIS HOME
TOWN TO HAROLD I. JUNE IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS ANTARCTIC FLIGHT OVER THE
SOUTH POLE NOV. 29TH 1929". |
|
Circular: |
1"(35mm) in diameter. |
|
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See 1929-11-28 for details of the flight. |
1930 |
|
Bronze medal awarded by the Aero Club of Germany to participants
in an international air tour held in 1930. |
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Obverse: |
In the center are the words "AERO-CLUB VON DEUTSCHLAND".
Around the border are the words "INTERNAITONAL RUNDFLUG 1930" (International
air tour). |
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Reverse: |
Partial map of Europe showing the route of the air tour. |
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Circular: |
3" (92mm) in diameter. |
1930a |
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Brass finish token celebrating Massachusetts' 300th
anniversary. |
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Obverse: |
Indian in canoe looking up at radio towers and plane in
flight. At top, the "TERCENTENARY SOUVENIR" Below, "1630-1930". |
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Reverse: |
Shows pilgrim and a sailing ship with words "MASSACHUSETTS
TERCENTENARY" and the dates "1630-1930". |
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Circular: |
1 5/16" (33mm) in diameter. |
1930b |
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Rumanian Aeronautic Merit Cross, 1st Class,
in gilt. |
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Obverse: |
Cross swords and wreath supporting irregular shaped cross
with Rumanian emblem in the center. |
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Reverse: |
In center of the cross is the date "1930". |
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Shape: |
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Star shaped. Maximum dimension 1 3/4" (45mm). |
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The ribbon is medium shade of blue with vertical silver
stripe in center and narrower gold stripes at the side borders. |
1930c |
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Bronze medal struck for 5th Aviation Congress
at the Hague. |
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Obverse: |
Two fanciful birds in flight facing left. Also the letters
"VeCIA" and the intertwined initials "CHJ". |
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Reverse: |
Contains the legend "OFFERT PAR LE GOUVERNEMENT DES PAYS
BAS LA HAYNE 1930 VIEME CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL DE LA NAVIGATION AERIENNE"
(Presented by the government of Netherlands at the Hague in 1930 at the
5th International Aviation Congress). |
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Circular: |
1 31/32" (50mm) in diameter. |
1930d |
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Bronze medal struck for 1930 national Air Races at Chicago. |
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Obverse: |
Helmeted fanciful full-face figure and the legend "THE
OLYMPIAD OF THE AIR". Also shows name of sculptor. |
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Reverse: |
Two fanciful figures in flight and the legend "CHICAGO.
1930 - NATIONAL AIR RACES - 10TH ANNIVERSARY". |
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Circular: |
2½" (62mm) in diameter. |
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Rim shows that medal was struck by "MEDALLIC ART CO. NY". |
1930-4-30 |
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Silver medal presented to C.D. Barnard by Fokker. |
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Obverse: |
In center, a portion of the fuselage and high wing of an
airplane bearing the name "FOKKER" and a small sailing ship in waves of
water. Around the perimeter, at the top "NvNED" and at the bottom, "VLIEGTUIGENFABREIK"
(Netherland aircraft factory). |
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Reverse: |
The engraved inscription "TO / CAPTAIN C.D. BARNARD / IN
REMEMBRANCE OF THE / RECORD FLIGHT LONDEN (sic) -CAPETOWN / AND RETURN
/ 10-30" and the signature "FOKKER". |
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Circular: |
2" (60mm) in diameter. |
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On April 30, 1930, the Duchess of Bedford, with Captain
C.D. Barnard as pilot and Robert Little as second pilot and navigator,
landed at Croydon airport after setting a record of 21 days for a flight
to Capetown and back, in a high wing Fokker airplane named "the Spider". |
1930-5-18 |
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Bronze medal struck to commemorate the Graf Zeppelin's
first trip to South America and the U.S.A. |
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Obverse: |
Profile bust surrounded by words "DR. HUGO ECKENER - DEM
GENIALEN DEUTSCHEN LUFTSCHIFF- FUHRER" (Dr. Hugo Eckener - the genial German
airship commander). Name of artist, "O. CLOECKLER", appears at the base
of the bust. |
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Reverse: |
Dirigible in flight over South America with the words,
"ERSTE SUDAMERIKA -AEQUATOFAHRT GRAF ZEPPELIN 1930" (First trip of the
Graf Zeppelin across the equator to South America 1930). Around the rim
are the places visited "FRIEDRICHSHAFEN - SEVILLA - PERNAMBUCO - RIO DE
JANERIO - LAKEHURST". |
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Circular: |
2 11/16" (60mm) in diameter. |
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This flight commenced at Friedrichshafen on May 18, 1930
and was the first step in establishing a commercial air service between
Germany and South America. The trip was financed in part by stamp collectors
who purchased special Zeppelin stamps in three denominations brought out
in record short time by the U.S. Post Office Department. |
1930-7-23 |
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Bronze medal struck in honor of Glenn H. Curtiss. |
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Obverse: |
Full face bust surrounded by the name "GLENN H. CURTISS".
There is also the name of the artist C.L. Schmitz. |
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Reverse: |
Contains the legend "BORN MAY, 21, 1878 HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y.
EARLY BUILDER OF LIGHT ENGINES AND AIRPLANES. PIONEERED THE FLYING BOAT.
WORLD FAMOUS PILOT. MANUFACTURER OF AIRCRAFT. DIED JULY 23, 1930." |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. |
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The medal was one of a series distributed to members of
the Medal of the Month Club and bears an emblem on the reverse so stating.
Curtiss's fame in the history of U.S. aviation is second only to that of
the Wright Brothers. The NC-4, designed by him, was the first heavier-than-air
plane to cross the Atlantic, May 16-17 1919. |
1930-9 |
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Gilt plaque presented to Col. Clifford B. Harmon in Paris. |
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Obverse: |
At the top, the winged emblem of the "L.I.A." and below,
the following: MEMBRE D'HONNEUR / LIGUE INTERNATIONAL / DES AVIATEURS /
A Mr. CLIFFORD B. HARMON / EN RECONNAISSANCE DE SON CONCOURS / AU DEVELOPPMENT
DE L'AVIATION / ET DE SA BIENVEILLANTE COOPERATION / A LA LIGUE INTERNATIONAL
DES AVIATEURS / ET A LA PAIX UNIVERSALLE Clifford B. Harmon Paris. Sept.1930". |
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Reverse: |
Contains the incised signatures of two dozen of the world's
most famous pilots, including Lindberg, Byrd, Kingsford-Smith, Bleriot,
Santos-Dumont and Cobham. |
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Rectangular: |
4 x 2" (102 x 60mm) with rounded corners. |
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Harmon was a pioneer pilot and balloonist. In 1909 he established
an altitude balloon record that stood until 1923. He was the first amateur
to qualify for an airplane pilot's license of the Aero Club of America.
After World War I, in which he served the Signal Corps, Aviation Section,
he founded the Ligue and became its first president. It is through the
Harmon trophy was awarded annually to the man and woman who had done the
most for aviation during the preceding 12 months. Harmon died 6-25-45 at
Cannes, France where he had resided for some years. |
1930-9-1a |
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Bronze medal struck in 1930 to commemorate the first successful
non-stop heavier-than-air flight from Paris to New York. |
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Obverse: |
Bust profiles in high relief of M. Bellonte and D. Costes,
with their names. At bottom are the words: "PARIS-NEW YORK 1-2-SEPTEMBRE
1930".
The name of the artist, "Anie Mouroux", also appears. |
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Reverse: |
Large outline of plane against background of views of Paris
and the Eiffel Tower at the bottom and New York and the Statue of Liberty
at the top. Again shows the artist's name "Anie Mouroux". |
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Circular: |
2 11/16" (68mm) in diameter. |
|
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Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte, two Frenchmen, made
a direct flight from Pais to New York, after many had died in similar attempts.
They covered the route (the reverse of Lindbergh's in 37 hours and 18 minutes
in the Breguet-Hispano biplane, the "Question Mark". |
1930-9-1b |
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Silver medal struck in 1930 to commemorate the first successful
non-stop heavier-than-air flight from Paris to New York. |
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Obverse: |
Bust profiles in relief surrounded by the words "TRAVERSEE
EST OUEST DE L'ATLANTIQUE NORD PAR COSTES ET BELLONTE" (East to west crossing
of the North Atlantic by Costes and Bellonte). Also contains the name of
the sculptor, L. Desvignes, and the words "LEMAITRE. ED.". |
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Reverse: |
Outline of plane over a chart of the route, showing departure
from Paris on September 1, 1930 at 10:58 ( on a 24 hour clock basis); and
arrival after the day began. At the bottom is a shield containing a question
mark, the name of their plane, and the words "BREGUET AUX ARTISANS DE LA
VICTOIRE SEPTEMBER 1930" (This is a nod to the builders of their plane,
Breguet, and a toast - to the artisans of the victory). |
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Circular: |
1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter. |
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See comment under 1930-9-1a |
1930-12-10 |
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Bronze medal plaque commemorating first flight New York-Atlanta-Miami
of Eastern Air Lines Predecessor. |
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Obverse: |
At left, female figure holding branch in right hand, with
left hand resting on a vertical propeller. At right, a figure of Mercury
holding his winged symbol and a large branch. Between them a plan of the
eastern United States showing a biplane and the route from New York to
Atlanta and Miami. Also contains at top the name "EASTERN AIR TRANSPORT,
INC" and at bottom the legend "COMMEMORATING THE INAUGURAL FLIGHT NEW YORK-ATLANTA-MIAMI
PASSENGER SERVICE DECEMBER 10TH 1930". Also shows at lower left
the name of the artist "KILENYI". |
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Rectangular: |
3 x 4" (76 x 101mm). On rim "W.H. Co. Newark". |
1930-12-13 |
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Bronze medal struck for French Air Congress. |
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Obverse: |
Stork in flight over incomplete circles containing outlines
and names of "AISE" "EUROPE" and "AMERIQUE". Also shows name of artist
"DELANNOY". |
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Reverse: |
Around the perimeter, in a panel "COMTE FRANCAIS DE PROPAGANDE
AERONAUTIQUE". In the center "PREMIER / CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL / DE LA
SECURITE AERIENNE / SOUS LA PRESIDENCE / DE LA SECURITE AERIENNE / SOUS
LA PRESIDENCE / DE M. LAURENT-EYNAC / MINISTRE DE L'AIR ET DE / M. LE MARECHAL
LYAUTEY / 13-20 DECEMVRE1930". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. On rim "BRONZE" and a triangular
hallmark |
.1930-12-17 |
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Silver finish medal commemorating Balbo's formation flight
across the South Atlantic. |
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Obverse: |
Twelve flying boats in flight. Inscription around the circumference
reads "ROMANA VIRTUS ITALO BALBO CONSULE OCEANUM PLURIBUS AURENT ALIS"
(Roman courage, in the consulship of Italo Bulbo, conquered the ocean with
many wings). |
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Reverse: |
Lobster and fish-tailed goat with inscription "CROCIERA
AEREA ITALIA SUD AMERICA DIC 1930-GENN 1931" (Aerial crossing from Italy
to South America December 1930-January 1931). |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (70mm) in diameter. |
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General Italo Bulbo, Italian Minister for Air, led a squadron
of 12 Savoia-Marchetti 3 55 twin engine flying boats in formation from
Rome across the South Atlantic to Rio de Janeiro. They left Rome December
17,1930 and 10 aircraft (after several substitutions were made en route)
arrived at Rio on January6, 1931. The formation flew non-stop from Portugese
Guina to Natal, Brazil. |
1930-12-17a |
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Silver-Bronze medal honoring Balbo's flight from Italy
to Brazil. |
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Obverse: |
Trio of flying boats in flight over the Facist symbol and
the letters "A IX". |
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Reverse: |
Map showing route traveled from Italy to Rio de Janeiro,
inside the circular legend "ITALIA-BRASILE. CROCIERA ATLANTICA ITALIANA". |
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Circular: |
1 5/16" (33mm) in diameter. |
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See 1930-13-17 for detail of the flight. |
1931 |
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Rumanian medal for Aeronautical Valor, in bronze. |
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Obverse: |
Profile of head wearing winged helmet. |
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Reverse: |
Winged seal and laurel wreath encircling words "PENTRU
AERONAUTICA 1931". |
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Circular: |
1" (35mm) in diameter. |
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Ribbon is pale blue with narrow vertical silver stripe
in center and at each side. |
1931a |
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Bronze medal of the Romanian Aero Club intended for participants
at the F.A.I. conference held in Bucharest in 1931. |
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Obverse: |
Light plane in flight through the sun's rays. |
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Reverse: |
Symbol and the word "OFFERT PAR L'AERO CLUB ROYAL DE ROUMANIE
A __ (BLANK SHIELD) CONFERENCE F.A.I. BUCAREST 1931". |
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Circular: |
125/32 x 2 9/16" (46 x 65mm) |
1931-5-15 |
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Bronze medal commemorating international aviation show
at Stockholm. |
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Obverse: |
View of part of a plane from underneath and the words "INTERNATIONAL
LUFTFARTS UTSTALLNING STOCKHOLM 15-31 MAY 1931". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Rectangular: |
1 10/16 x 2 7/16" (42 x 62mm). |
1931-6-5 |
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Bronze medal commemorating flight across the South Atlantic
by the German DO-X. |
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Obverse: |
Eagles and nude male figure standing over upper portion
of globe. Around the circumference, the words "DO-X EUROPA SUED AMERIKAFLUG". |
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Reverse: |
DO-X in flight over the ocean and the words "UNTER KAPTAIN
CHRISTIANSEN 1931". Also shows initials of artist "K.G." (Karl Goetz). |
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Circular: |
1 13/32" (36mm) in diameter. |
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Captain Christiansen commanded the giant German seaplane,
the Dornier DO-N, powered with 12 Curtiss Conqueror engines from Bolama
port, Guinea to Natal, Brazil, May 30 to June 5, 1931. The DO-X was the
world's largest heavier-than-air flying machine. It measured 131 feet in
length and had a wing spread of 157 feet. In 1929 it carried 169 persons
in an hour flight over Lake Constance, Switzerland. |
1931-6-8 |
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Bronze medal issued by Romanian Royal Aero Club to participants
in International Air Rally at Bucharest in 1931. |
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Obverse: |
Emblem and the words "6 JUNE MCMXXX RECHEMAT DE POPORUL
SEU REGELE CAROL II AT COBORATINACEST LOC". At the bottom in small letters
"AERO CLUBUL REGAL AL ROMANIE". |
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Reverse: |
"L'AERO CLUB ROYAL DE ROUMANIE AUX PARTICIPANTS DE RALLYE
AERIEN INTERNATIONAL 8 JUIN 1931 BUCAREST". At the bottom in small letters
"E. VAN SAANEN. INV". |
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Pentagonal: |
Sides are 1" (41mm) long. |
1931-10-1 |
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Bronze medal commemorating passenger service between the
Netherlands and the East Indies. |
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Obverse: |
Fanciful bird in flight facing left over a globe on which
is shown the route of flight. Beneath, the legend "KONLUCHT VAARTMY" and
the intertwined initials "CHJ". |
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Reverse: |
KLM symbols encircled by legend in a band around the border
"OPENING WEKELIJKS CHEN LUCHTDIENST NEDERLAND INDIE 1 OCT. 1931". |
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Circular: |
2" (61mm) in diameter. |
1931-12 |
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Bronze medal struck in honor of Paul Reynard. |
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Obverse: |
Profile bust and the words "PAUL REYNARD MINISTRE DES COLONIES"
and the date "MCMXXXI". Also shows name of artist "P.M. Dammann". |
|
Reverse: |
Profile in high relief of front end of biplane against
a map showing the route from Paris to Saigon. Also shows the date "DECEMBRE
MCMXXXI". |
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Circular: |
2 3/4" (70mm) in diameter. |
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Paul Reynard, who championed the cause of air transportation
between France and her colonies, was the French premier at the time of
the French defeat and surrender to Germany. He was interned by the Petain
government and imprisoned by the Germans from 1943 to 1945. After the war,
he became a member of the French Assembly. |
1932 |
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Silver Argentine medal. |
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Obverse: |
Modern profile of pilot's head and partial front portion
of plane. |
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Reverse: |
"PRIMER SALON DE AERONAUTICA" (First aeronautical exhibition).
"INDICE DE MEJORAMIETO SOCIAL-ECONOMICO DEL PAIS" (Symbol of the social
and economical betterment of the country). "ALTO EXPONENTS DE LA DEFENSA
NACIONAL" (Lofty exponent of the national defense). "REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
1932". |
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Rectangular: |
1 9/16 x 2 1/16" (40 x 53mm) |
1932a |
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Bronze medal struck in Switzerland. |
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Obverse: |
Monoplane in flight over Lake Geneva and highway. |
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Reverse: |
Contains words "AUTAVIA DE LEMAN- 1932" over a gear wheel
encircling the emblem "ASC". Also shows name of artist "HUGUENIN". |
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Circular: |
1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. |
1932b |
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Brass composition medal given to participants in 1932 air
races. |
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Obverse: |
Two winged heads approaching each other beneath a pylon
and two planes rounding it. The legend is "NATIONAL AIR RACES 1932". "
MERITORIOUS PARTICIPATION AWARD". |
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Reverse: |
A Ballanca in flight and the legend "HAPPY LANDINGS". "PRESENTED
BY MISS FIDELITY HOME PORT WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA". |
|
Circular: |
1 7/16" (36mm) in diameter. |
1932-5-21 |
|
Brass finish medal commemorating Amelia Earhart's flight
across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. |
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Obverse: |
Full flight bust and the name "Amelia Earhart". Artist's
name, Aug. C. Frank, is at the base of the bust. Around the edge are the
words "FIRST WOMAN IN THE WORLD TO FLY ALONE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
- MAY 21, 1932". |
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Reverse: |
Silhouette of a plane over the words "presented by Mayor
Moore at the Gimbel banquet October 5th 1932". Beneath is the
deal of Philadelphia. Around the edge are the words "Award of the City
of Philadelphia". |
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Circular: |
1" (26mm) in diameter. |
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|
May 20-21, 1932, Miss Earhart flew solo from Harbour Brace,
Newfoundland to Culmore, Ireland, in a Lockheed Vaga, in 14 hours and 54
minutes. She had previously crossed the North Atlantic as a passenger in
the seaplane "Friendship". Original in 3" diameter. |
1932-5-21a |
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Sterling silver medal honoring the late Amelia Earhart. |
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Obverse: |
3/4 profile of the helmeted pilot facing left. Around the
perimeter, the information "AMELIA EARHART 1898 1937 FIRST LADY OF THE
AIR". Also, the initials of the artist "R.A.W.". |
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Reverse: |
Shows her Lockheed Electra in flight against the background
of North America. In the Pacific Ocean, the date of her flight "1935" and
in the Atlantic Ocean, the date of her trans-Atlantic flight "1932". Also,
has the initials of the issuing society"SCFC" and the date of issue "1966".
Around the upper perimeter, the legend "FIRST WOMAN TO FLY ALONE / THE
ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC / OCEANS". Around the lower perimeter, "DISAPPEARED
ON SOLO / ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT1937" and also, the initials of the artist
"RAW". |
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Circular: |
1½" (38mm) in diameter, with milled rim on which
appears the membership number 0365. |
|
|
The sculptor is Robert A. Wienman, recipient of the J.
Stanford Saltus Award of the National Sculpture Society. The medal is the
5th struck by the Society Commemorative des Femmes Celebres,
a closed commercial membership group, for whose 3223 members each limited
issue is struck in sterling silver and numbered. |
1932-5-21b |
|
Fifth of the TWA "Milestones of Manned Flight"series, honoring
Amelia Earhart for their Trans-Atlantic solo flight . Sterling Silver. |
|
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Obverse: |
Full face head over the name "AMELIA EARHART". |
|
Reverse: |
Center shows her Lockheed Vega in flight over the Atlantic.
At the top, around the perimeter, the legend "FIRST TRANS-ATLANTIC NONSTOP
BY AVIATRIX" and at the bottom, the date "1932". |
|
Circular: |
1½" (40mm) in diameter. Rim is milled and carries
the hallmark of the Birmingham Mint of England |
|
|
The others in the series are Da Vinci, Montgolfiers, Wright
Bros. Lindbergh, and Apollo 11. The same medal, in an oxidized silver finish,
was distributed to TWA passengers as a promotional device. |
1932-7-4 |
|
Bronze medal struck for Santos Dumont. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Full face bust against background of eagle feathers. In
panel around perimeter, the information "ALBERTON SANTOS DUMONT 20-7-1873
- 24-7-1932". Also shows name of artist at the base of the bust with year. |
|
Reverse: |
Winged horse, with one hoof on top of the globe and the
dates "12-7-1901 12-11-1906". |
|
Circular: |
2 9/16" (60mm) in diameter. |
1932-8-23 |
|
Bronze plaque struck for the Third International Air Circuit
of Europe. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Monoplane in flight over legend "III CIRCUITO INTERNZIONALE
D'EUROPE SCALO BELLINZONA 23 AGOSTO 1932". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Rectangular: |
2 x 2 13/16" (50 x 72mm) |
1933 |
|
Bronze medal struck to commemorate the first international
alpine flight from Austria. |
|
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Obverse: |
Silhouettes of three planes over peaks of the Alps, bearing
the date 1933. Around the rim are the words "ERSTER INTERNAT OSTERR ALPEN
FLUG" (First International Austrian Alpine Flight). Also shows name of
artist "A.H. Waldner". |
|
Reverse: |
Blank. |
|
Circular: |
2 9/16" (65mm) in diameter. |
1933a |
|
Golden brass finish token distributed at Chicago World
Fair. |
|
|
Obverse: |
View of downtown Chicago with plane in flight. At top,
the phrase "A CENTURY OF PROGRESS". Below an Indian head and "1833-1933-4
Chicago". |
|
Reverse: |
An eagle in flight and the words "TAKE ME -FOR LUCK". |
|
Circular: |
1 5/16" (33mm) in diameter. |
1933b |
|
Bronze plaque issued by Royal Aero Club of Belgium for
participants in 1933 international air meet. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Eagle in flight over Knocke-Zoute. Also shows name of artist
"JAQUE DUPON". |
|
Reverse: |
"AERO CLUB ROYAL DE BELGIQUE-VITH RALLYE AERIEN KNOCKE-ZOUTE
1933". |
|
Circular: |
1 31/32 x 2½" (50 x 64mm). |
1933c |
|
Silver Argentine medal. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Winged emblem and the words "ESCUADRILLA 'SOL DE MAYO'
MCMXXXIII" (Squadron of the May sun). |
|
Reverse: |
"PRIMER VUELO INTERNACIONAL EN ESCUADRILLA CON AVIONES
ARGENTINOS" (1st international flight in squadron with Argentine
aircraft). "BUENOS AIRES - RIO DE JANEIRO - MONTIVIDEA - BUENOS AIRES". |
|
Rectangular: |
1 1/116 x 1 9/32" (22 x 32mm), with scroll and link attachment
at top. |
1933d |
|
Gilt medal issued by the Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Shows a reproduction of the "HARMON TROPHY" and the inscription
"C B HARMON / AMERICAN PILOT / No. 6". Also shows the name of the artist
"G. DEVREESE". |
|
Reverse: |
In the center, the inscription "ERWAHLT / ROBERT PETSCHOW
/ ALS / MEISTERAERONAUTE / DER / DEUTSCHEN SEKTON / 1933". Around the perimeter
"INTERNATIONALE FLEIGER-LIGA and AHRNMEDAILLE". |
|
Circular: |
3" (76mm) in diameter, with link attachment. |
|
|
See 1930-9 for information on Harmon Trophy. |
1933-6 |
|
Bronze medal commemorating General Balbo's mass flight
from Rome to Chicago and return. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Woman's head surrounded by words "CROCIERA AEREA DECENNALE
ROMA-CHICAGO- NEW YORK-ROME". Also shows name of artist, R. Morbiducci. |
|
Reverse: |
Around the edge are many planes, symbols for Rome, Iceland
and Chicago and the numerals MCMXXXIII-XI. In the center are the words
"REDIT ITALIA PER AETHERA MUSSOLINI DUCE BALBO DUCTORE". |
|
Circular: |
2 15/16" (59mm) in diameter.. |
|
|
In June 1933, General Italo Balbo led a squadron of 24
military planes from Orbetello, Italy to the Century of Progress exhibition
in Chicago, Illinois, later to New York and then back to Rome. Stops were
made in Iceland and many other countries. Mr. L.S. Werner, professional
numismat of New York, witnessed the arrival in Chicago and says that Balbo
was not with the Squadron when it arrived, as his plane had been delayed
en route to Chicago. |
1933-6a |
|
Silver color medal commemorating General Italo Balbo's
flight to the Chicago World's Fair in June 1933. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Twin hull flying boat in flight and the words "CHICAGO
WORLD FAIR 1933". |
|
Reverse: |
Likeness of General Italo Balbo. |
|
Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter, with link attachment. |
|
|
See 1933-6 for details of flight. Same medal in bronze
without link attachment. |
1933-6b |
|
Bronze medal commemorating the arrival at Chicago of General
Balbo's squadron of 24 planes. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Group of planes in flight over building in modern design.
Around lower border are the words "Italia A XI". Also shows name of artist
"Johnson". |
|
Reverse: |
Two nude male figures against a background of the City
of Chicago. Around the border the words "A CENTURY OF PROGRESS. ESPOSIZIONE
MONDIALE. CHICAGO. MCMXXXIII". |
|
Circular: |
1 5/16" (33mm) in diameter. |
|
|
See 1933-6 for details of flight. |
1933-6-11 |
|
Silver medal struck for the 1933 flight across the North
Atlantic. |
|
|
Obverse: |
Maps shows route traveled from Spain to Cuba to Mexico. |
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Reverse: |
In center "ESPANA / BARBERAN-COLLAR / MEXICO / 1933". Around
the perimeter "VENCIO EN LA TIERRA VENCIO EN EL MAR VENCE EN EL AIRE". |
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Circular: |
1 7/16" (37mm) in diameter. |
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Captain M. Barberan and Lieutenant J. Collar made the first
non-stop flight from Spain to Cuba but were lost at sea as they continued
their flight from Havana to Mexico City, their planned destination. |
1933-12-30 |
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Bronze medal commemorating flight from Holland to the East
Indies. |
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Obverse: |
A pelican in flight over a portion of the globe with a
line indicating the route flown. At the bottom, the date "1933". |
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Reverse: |
Around the rim, the legend "KERSTFLUCHT DED PELIKAAN -
HOLLAND - INDIE" (Christmas flight). In the sun, at bottom center, HEEN
18-232 Dec. 33". In center, against of the crew, "SMIRNOFF, SOER, T. GROSFILD,
BEUKERLING". (Heen is voyage out and Terug is voyage back). |
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Circular: |
1" (41mm) in diameter. |
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This flight, in a Fokker F xviii, to bring Christmas mail
to the Indies, was completed round-trip in 12 days and broke all existing
records for the route. |
1934 |
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Bronze medal commemorating 1934 Alpine flight. |
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Obverse: |
Three planes over the Alps, with same design as #33, except
that the words read "PFINGSTFLUG DURCH OESTERREICH 1934" (Whitsuntide flight
through Austria). Also shows name of artist "R. Placht". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Circular: |
2 9/16" (65mm) in diameter. |
1934-10-12 |
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Bronze medal struck for Aviation Exposition held in Milan
Italy in 1934. |
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Obverse: |
Planes in flight over monument. Also name of artist "E.
Monti". |
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Reverse: |
Head of Mussolini and royal symbols. Under the head, the
phrase "ESPOSIZIONE DELL AERONAUTICA ITALIANA MILANO OCTOBER 12, 1934". |
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Circular: |
1 9/32" (32mm) in diameter. |
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Has link attachment at top. |
1934-10-20 |
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Bronze medal struck in honor of the Dutch pilots who won
the handicap portion of the London-Melbourne race in 1934. |
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Obverse: |
DC-2 in flight over part of route, over the words "UIVER
(name of a stork-like bird) 3d. 18u. 17m. (3 days, 18 hours, 17 minutes)
LONDEN-MELBOURNE 1934". Around edge, the name "KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIK"
(Royal Dutch Airlines - KLM). |
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Reverse: |
Rising sun and palm leaf for victory and the legend, which
translated is Homage to the courageous airmen Parmentier, Moll, Prins and
van Brugge. |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |
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The race started from Mildenhall Suffolk, England on October
20, 1934. The speed section was won by C. W.A. Scott and T. Cambell Black
in a de Haviland Comet. Parmentier and Moll flew a KLM Douglas DC-2, the
forerunner of the famous DC-3. |
1935 |
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Medal struck in 1935 to commemorate the 25th
anniversary of Caproni's contributions to aviation. |
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Obverse: |
Profile bust surrounded by the words "GIANNI CAPRIONI".
The initials "S.J.", presumably of the artist, also appear. |
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Reverse: |
Contains the words "XXV ANNI DI AVIAZIONE" (25 years of
aviation), over the numbers "MCMX MCMXXXV". |
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Circular: |
1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. Slightly irregular. |
1935a |
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Bronze medal commemorating 1935 Alpine flight. |
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Obverse: |
Plane over the Alps. Around the border the words "PFINGSTN
IN OESTERREICH 1935". Also shows the name of the artist "K. Schieber". |
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Reverse: |
Blank. |
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Circular: |
2 9/16" (65mm) in diameter. |
1935b |
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Bronze medal struck for Italian bombing attack on Harrar
in the war against Ethiopia. |
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Obverse: |
Shows antique weapons and a castle and the words "CONDAR
LAGO TANA"and the dates "2 APRILE 12 APRILE". At top, the Roman numerals
"A-XIV". Also shows name "Johnson". |
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Reverse: |
Shows number of tri-engine monoplanes releasing bombs and
the legend "HARRAR 29 MARZO XIV". Also shows name of artist "E. Monti". |
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Circular: |
1 3/4" (44mm) in diameter. |
1935c |
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Cast Bronze medal commemorating the founding of the Junkers
plant in Dessau, Germany. |
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Obverse: |
4/5ths head view facing right, encircled by the information
"PROFESSOR HUGO JUNKERS 1935". |
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Reverse: |
Shows eagle and over it, a four engine craft with the deep
cantilever wing that Junker pioneered - possibly a Junkers 52. Around the
circumference, the information "JUNKERSWERKE IN DESSAU, SCHOPFER D". (Creator
of etc.). |
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Circular: |
2 7/8" (73mm) in diameter. |
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The artist, whose name does not appear on the medal, was
Karl Goetz. The medal is listed in Kienast's book as Opus 515. Junkers
died in 1935. |
1935d |
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Faience medallion, probably Meissen, struck in Germany
in honor of sport flying clubs -rendered popular because of prohibition
of military flying after WWI. |
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Obverse: |
In center shows three small planes in flight over the buildings
of a city. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend: "N.S. GROSSFLUG
TAG DRESDEN-HELLER * 1935" ( Great flying day at Dresden-Heller). |
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Reverse: |
In the center a winged swastika and the legend: "LUFTFARHT
/ HILFT / DEUTSCHELAND" (Flying helps Germany). In a panel around the perimete,
the legend: "WERDET MITGLIED IM DEUTSCHEN LEFTSPORTVERBAND" (We come as
members of the German Air Sport Association). |
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Circular: |
1 15/32" (36mm) in diameter. |
1935-9-14 |
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Bronze medal struck for flying model meet in Rome, Italy. |
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Obverse: |
Three monoplanes in flight surrounded by the legend "CONCORSE
NAZIONALE MODELLI VOLANT" (National flying model competition). |
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Reverse: |
Winged crest under a crown. The bottom of the crest carries
the initials "ACI". In a panel around the perimeter is the information
"REALE AERO CLUB D'ITALIA - ROMA 14-15 SETTEMBRE 1935". |
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Circular: |
1½" (37mm) in diameter. |
1935-11-9 |
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Bronze medal struck in honor of Australia's greatest pilot. |
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Obverse: |
Full face bust in helmet with goggles in center. Around
upper perimeter, the words "SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH, AVIATOR". Beneath
the bust, the dates of his birth and death "9th Feb. 1897-9th
Nov. 1935". Also shows name of medal company "Stokes Melb." (Australia). |
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Reverse: |
A view of the famous tri-motor Fokker in flight above its
name "THE SOUTHERN CROSS". Around the perimeter, a list of some of its
great flights " ENGLAND - AUSTRALIA, TRANS-ATLANTIC, TRANS-TASMAN, TRANS-PACIFIC". |
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Circular: |
2" (50mm) in diameter. |