Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Bermuda, The Bermuda Race, 1971, a large bronze medal by J. Calabro for Medallic Art Co, New York, St. David’s Lighthouse flanked by flags, rev. map of Bermuda, 101mm; another for 1976, plated, 76mm [2]. Extremely fine
£40-60

Provenance: First Johnson & Jensen Auction 10 (Danbury, Connecticut), 12 April 1981 (lot 1849).

The Bermuda Race is the oldest ocean race for amateur sailors in normal boats. It was founded by Thomas Fleming Day and The Rudder magazine in 1906 and since 1926 has been run by the Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. St. David’s Lighthouse marks the finishing line