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

Medals Related to Aviation, France, Alberto Santos-Dumont, c.1910, a cast silver-gilt repoussé portrait medal by C. George, bust left, 40mm, edge stamped 26 and hallmarked CL in lozenge (cf. BDW 5, 66 and 18, 463; cf. DNW 35, 674). Extremely fine, rare (£80-100)

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932), pioneer balloonist and aviator. This limited issue piece was designed to be affixed to a decorative plaque or box