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

France, Gallia, c.1900, a bronze medal by C.P. Pillet, issued by Arthus-Bertrand for the Concours des Ailes, 1928, helmeted head of France right, reverse legend in wreath, 50mm (Classens 57; BDM IV, 537); together with Journées des Forces Aeriennes NATO, 1952, a bronze medal, unsigned, winged arms, reverse legend, 50mm. [2]. Very fine (£25-35)

Classens described Pillet’s Gallia as ‘une de ses meilleures oeuvres’