FRANCE, Henri Giffard’s Balloon Ascent over Paris, 1878, a gilt-bronze medal by C. Trotin, balloon over a view of Paris, rev. legend in six lines, 51mm (Malpas 99; cf. DNW 165, 1313). Removed from the usual mount, obverse extremely fine, reverse with some surface and stress marks, very fine £50-£70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Small Collection of Medals and Tokens Related to Aviation.

View
Collection