France, 1927. France. Aviation. First Aerial Crossing of the South Atlantic, Æ commemorative medal 68mm by A. Mouroux (CGMP III, 284. See B&B (1992), No150). Scarce, good very fine (£70-90)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Dieudonné Costes (1892-1973) and his navigator Joseph Le Brix made the first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic on 14/10/1927.