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

France, Death of Jean Mermoz, 1937, a bronze medal by J. Tarrit, 60mm (cf. BDW 18, 622). Reverse edge knock at 2 o’clock, otherwise about extremely fine, rare; in red fitted case (£80-100)

Jean Mermoz (1901-36), celebrated aviator and pioneer of the Paris-South America air route, disappeared during a flight in the South Atlantic, 6 Dec. 1936