A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

France, 1937. Death of Jean Mermoz, a bronze medal by J. Tarrit, 60mm. Very fine, rare (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Jean Mermoz (1901-36), celebrated aviator and pioneer of the Paris-South America air route, disappeared without trace while flying his hydroplane La Croix du Sud in the South Atlantic, 6 December 1936. Several medals commemorate the death of Mermoz; this particular one was designed by the marocain engraver Jean Tarrit.