Auction Catalogue

14 April 1999

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

Lot

№ 710

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14 April 1999

Hammer Price:
£140

Medals Related to Aviation, France, Challenge de Gramont, 1927, a uniface octagonal silver award plaque by Louise Ochsé, aviator in cap and visor left, tablet below, named (5e. G.O.A. Avord, Sergent Alfred Verpillot, 1927-1928), 72 x 72mm (cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 166bis; cf. BDW 13, 299). Extremely fine and very rare; in original red inscribed case, base with some damage (£150-200)