Historical and Art Medals

France, c. 1910. France. Santos-Dumont, a cast silver gilt repoussé portrait medal by C. George, bust left, edge stamped 27 and hallmarked CL in lozenge, 40mm. Extremely fine, rare

Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) pioneer aviator; this limited issue piece was designed to be fixed to a decorative plaque or box