Catalogue
BATTLE OF BRITAIN, obv. bust WINSTON LEONARD SPENCER CHURCHILL, by K.C. Hunt, rev. Spitfire scramble, NOT SO EASILY SHALL THE LIGHTS OF FREEDOM DIE/1940, silver 38mm; another obv: Bust, WINSTON CHURCHILL KG. around, rev: Spitfire and Heinkel, clouds, THEIR FINEST HOUR 1940, silver 38mm; BATTLE OF BRITAIN by Michael Rizzello; another obv: Spitfire scramble, NEVER IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN CONFLICT WAS SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW, rev: R.A.F. badge and motto 1940, BATTLE OF BRITAIN, No. 1267 edge Silver 44mm proof-like. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
BRITAIN FIRST AIRBORNE DIVISION, by L.O.Wenckebach (Dutch Artist), 64mm, obv: winged warrior holding aloft broken sword, rev: cloaked & helmeted rider holding spear aloft astride winged horse, FIRST AIRBORNE DIVISION BRITAIN FIRST, Sterling Silver, another silver plated another in bronze, (BHM 4403). Extremely fine, and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
MEMBERS CARDS, obv: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, 1929, rev: MEMBER, J.C.C. Taylor Esq, 3 Clifford Street, London, W1, a Card of Leather (punched) 41mm, another similar for 1932. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
BRITISH AVIATION MEDALS, including obv: DUXFORD, rev: BATTLE OF BRITAIN 1940, Silvered 44mm; another obv: 40th ANNIVERSARY, D-DAY, 6 JUNE 1944 ARNHEM, 17th SEPTEMBER 1944, 1944-1984, rev: lion over crown & wings, eve planes in might over sea, Silvered 44mm; another obv: by Vaughon - Birm., planes in flight, rev: BRITAIN'S FUTURE IS IN THE AIR, 1912 NATIONAL AERIAL CAMPAIGN, AE 32mm.; obv. a crown, rev. Biplane, FLEET AIR ARM, MUSEUM, gilt bronze, 38mm; another obv. ROYAL AIR FORCE, ATHLETIC & CROSS COUNTRY, ASSOCIATION, by Phillips, Aldershot, rev. a wreath, inscribed, TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, 1925, 1 MILE OPEN, TEAM RACE, RUNNERS UP, AE 45mm; Franklin Mint medals, all silver 44mm., obv. Frontal capped portraits ROSS & KEITH SMITH, rev. Captain Ross & Keith Smith etc., Royal Air force Museum; another obv. bare head frontal portraits of Scott & Black, rev. C.W.A. SCOTT, T.CAMPBELL BLACK, LONDON - AUSTRALIA Air Race October 1934; another, obv. facing bust of Kingsford - Smith, rev. CAPT. CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH 1897 - 1935, FIRST TRANS-PACIFIC, FLIGHT, 3I MAY - 9 JUNE 1928; another obv. Portrait with glider, rev. OTTO LILIENTHAL, I848 - 1896, GLIDER DEVELOPMENT. Mostly extremely fine or better. (9)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
THE HISTORY OF MAN IN FLIGHT . A series of 50 sterling silver medallions struck by John Pinches Ltd of London for The Royal Airforce Museum. All are 44mm in BU proof condition and mounted in special volume. Also printed volume of description of each medallion, couplet by Dr Tanner Director of the Royal Air Force Museum. Full description with the lot in a second volume. Uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
ICELAND, obv. Catalina flying boat, plane to left, 1945.1975; rev. ISLAND 1975, figure on horse to right, AE 70mm; another CHINA, obv. KAOHSIUNG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, REPUBLIC OF CHINA, plane over city, rev. 'WHAT A DELIGHT IT IS TO MEET FRIENDS FROM AFAR', CONFUCIUS 551 - 479BC, AE 37mm; another obv. CAAC QANTAS; rev. INAUGURATION OF CHINA - AUSTRALIA DIRECT AIR SERICE 1984-9. Gilt, cased; airline badge; another BELGIUM, International Exhibition 1930, obv. figures to left, by Alf Mauquoy, rev: WERELATENTOONSTELLING ANTWERPEN, EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE ANVERS, 1930, AE 70mm; SWITZERLAND, Juri Gargarin, obv. bust right, dated 12th April 1961, rev. 1961-1971, silver medal 33mm. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
ISRAEL and WORLD, FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES, coins, Independence Day 1972 (Aviation issue), ten lirot, 1971, (KM.58), obv: Delta wing jet fighter, silver 30mm; another obv: AVIATION COMMEMORATIVE 1971, Homage to the I.A.F.; Western Samoa, tala proof, Kingsford Smith, 1978, (KM.28); Isle of Man, 1983 crown, 1983, rev. orbiter space shuttle, (KM.106); Turks & Caicos Islands, five crowns, 1994, Apollo 11 issues, (6), (KM.177-182); Guinea, silver 250 francs, 1968, (KM.12), Singapore, 1981, five dollars, Changi, cased; Singapore Airlines medallion. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
ITALY and SPAIN AVIATION MEDALS, obv. MINISTERO DELLA GUERRA, 1918-1938, eagle, VENTENNALE DELLA VITTORIA, rev. army with winged figure above, silver plated 40mm; another 1933 obv. General Balbo, flight medal, Rome to U.S.A. and return, rev. Colosseum, Polar Bear, Skyscrapers, 1933 AE 60mm; another obv. Balloon, rev. AZIENDA AUTONOMA di SOGGIORNO e TURISMO, S.MARCELLO P.se, by Traversari, silver plated 30mm; SPAIN, obv. 'ROYAL AERO CLUB of SPAIN', insignia of the F.A.I., rev: Aerial view of Madrid City, club insignia, MCMXXI, silver medal 44mm. Mostly extremely fine, last rare. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
NETHERLAND FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES, obv. INAUGURATION FLIGHTS TO BATAVIA, KLM, 1928, plane in flight to left, rev: in exergue VOC monogram, 1602, ship to left, AE 40mm; another obv: FLIGHT OF THE PELICAN, Christmas 1933, pelican over globe, rev: signatures, dates departure & return December 1933, AE 41mm; another Melbourne Centenary air race, obv. KLM DC 2 FLIGHT for MELBOURNE CENTENARY, plane over globe, rev. PARMENTIER MOLL PRINS v. BRUGGE, palm and sun, AE 50mm; another similar, obv. DC 2 FLIGHT, Douglas aircraft flying left towards Holland, rev. Melbourne 20 - 24 0ct 1934, AE 27mm with ring support; another obv. K L M 50 YEARS FAR EASTERN FLIGHTS, rev. K L M jet engine, etc. AE 60mm. Mostly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
NETHERLAND FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES, obv. KON LUCHIVAART MY (King Airline), rev. KLM, badge, DOOP DOUGLAS DC4, Twenthe Z8 MAART 1946, nickel 60mm; another obv. FOKKER, Netherlands Aircraft Factory medallion set in hexagonal base, S14 Mach Trainer (1951), first aircraft built by ANTHONY FOKKER was in 1910, AE 72mm. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
NETHERLAND FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES, obv. KONINKLUK LUCHVAART MAATSCHAPPY, ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES, plane to left over VOC ship, rev: 1919 - 1949 KKLM arms, legend below, AE 60mm; another obv. THE AIR OCEAN UNITES ALL PEOPLES, rev. WORLD'S OLDEST AIRLINE, KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRILINES, Aluminium, 38mm; another obv. VEC.I.A. birds in flight to left, rev. IEME OFFERT PAR LE GOUVERNMENT DES PAYS BAS LA HAVE 1930 etc., AE 50mm; others, obv. SOLEX RALLYE SCHIPHOL 1951, plane and bicycle, rev. Blank, AE 41mm (hexagonal shape); obv. SOLEX RALLYE SCHTPHOL 11 JUNI 1950 plane and bicycle, rev. BIank, AE 40mm. Mostly very fine or better. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
NEW ZEALAND, obv. Richard W.Pearse, 1877-1953, Engineer and Aviator, rev. PIONEER OF POWERED FLIGHT 1903 - 1904, MUSEUM Transport & Technology, AUCKLAND N.Z., silver, copper and aluminium examples all 42mm; another uniface medalet, obv. P D L INTERNATIONAL AIR RACE SINGAPORE CHRISTCHURCH c.1988, rev. blank, gilt l9mm. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
PORTUGAL AVIATION, obv. Gago COUTINHO - Sacadura CABRAL, two busts within laurel wreath names on ribbon 1922-1972, rev. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY FIRST AERIAL, CROSSING SOUTH ATLANTIC, AE 90mm, edge:184/350; another obv. DEPERDUSSIN TYPE B 1ST PORTUGESE MILITARY PLANE 3-9-1912, rev. lateral view of plane, wording areas where operated etc., edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. Franco-British Aviation, 1st PORTUGESE HYDROPLANE, T1 PO'B' 24-11-1917, rev. CENTER OF MARITIME AVIATION, BELEM 1917 - 1918, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. FARMAN F.40, 1st SQUADRON IN AFRICA 7-8-1917, rev. EXPEDITION TO MOZAMBIQUE I9I7, edge:147/350, AE 80mm. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
AIRCRAFT USED IN PORTUGAL, obv. FAIREY 111 D, EQUIPPED AS SEAPLANE outline of Europe & Brazil, plane used by Coutinho & Cabral 1922, rev. 1922 - 1927, various seaplanes, edge: 147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. CAUDRON G3 constructed in PORTUGAL, plane to left, rev. G.E.A. of ANGOLA 1921 - 1926 edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. BREQUET XIV - A2, biplane to right with 15 on fuselage, PRIMEIROS RAIDS AEREOS, rev. two models of Brequet, 1924, edge:147/350, AE 78mm; another obv. VICKERS VALPARAISO, 2 on fuselage, plane to right, 26-10-1923, rev. MARK 1 AND MARK 111 1924 - 1939, two planes, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
AIRCRAFT AND CLUBS IN PORTUGAL, obv. DE HAVILLAND DH82A TIGER MOTH, 142 on engine, plane to left, rev. MILITARY SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS, SINTRA, 1934-1939, Edge: 147/350 AE 80mm; another but on oblong medal, obv. Parachutist by Tancos, rev. wing of Junkers plane, with Portugese Cross AE 100mm x 64 x 30mm; another obv. AERO CLUB OF PORTUGAL, plane to left, rev. l0th Aero rally 1973, edge:214/300, AE 59mm; obv. FIFTY YEARS MILITARY AVIATION IN ANGOLA, 31 August 1969, rev. AERO FESTIVAL NEW LISBON, planes, parachutist etc., AE 80mm. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
AIRCRAFT USED IN PORTUGAL, obv. MORANE SAULNIER MS 233, PERIOO AUREO DA ACROBACIA, plane to right, rev: TACOS 1929 - 1937, two planes, edge:147/350; AE 80mm; another obv. HAWKER OSPREY III, PRESENCA NO ORIENTE, plane to right, rev. CENTER OF NAVAL AVIATION AT MACAU, 1938 - 1942, plane to left, AE 80mm; another obv. GLOSTER GLADIATOR II plane No.467, rev. SQUADRON EXPEDITION TO AZORES, 1941 - 1945, edge 147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. MILES MASTER plane to right, other in field, rev. SCHOOL OF MILITARY AVIATION, 1942 - 1952, two planes, edge: 147/350, AE 80mm. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
AIRCRAFT USED IN PORTUGAL, obv. JUNKERS JU 52, plane to left, rev. two planes 1937 - 1971 and 1955 - 1971, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. SUPERMARIME SPITFIRE plane to right, rev. two side views, 1943 - 1953, edge:147/350, BE 80mm; another obv. CONSOLIDATED LIBERATOR, 1945 plane to left, rev. two side views, 1943 - 44, 1945 - 47, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv: BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER X, plane to right, rev: side view to right, 1945 - 1946, 1946 - 1950, edge:147/350, AE 80mm. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
AIRCRAFT USED IN PORTUGAL, obv. BOEING FORTALEZA, Mission of Peace over the Oceans, view of plane from above, rev. BOEING FLYING FORTRESS side vies, 1947 - 1960, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. CURTISS HELLDIVER - first Anti Submarine Plane, plane to right, rev. CURTISS SB2C-5, 1952 - 1956, plane side view to left, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. NORTH AMERICAN SABRE, two planes to left, rev. B.A.5|MONTE REAL 1958 - 1978, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. NORTH AMERICAN HARVARD, plane flying to right, rev. GUINE, ANGOLA and MOZAMBIQUE 1961 - 1975, 1947-1977, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. REPUBLIC THUNDERJET-three planes in flight, rev. B.A.2 - 1952 - 1961, B.A.9 - 1961 - 1972, plane to left, edge:147/350, AE 80mm; another obv. LOCKHEED NEPTUNE, plane to right, rev. B.A.6, MONTIJO, 1960 - 1976, edge:147/350, AE 80mm. Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
RUSSIA FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES, obv. 'SPUTNIK' in exergue 1959, view of rocket, rev. CCCP 1959 within Pentagon, Russian lettering, AE 65mm; another obv. APOLLO SOYUZ STAFFORD BRAND SLAYTON LEONOV KUBASON, space vehicle, rev. space vehicle with Russian legend, AE 63mm; another obv. Boctok V., portrait, name in Russian, rev. Bartok, CCCP 1963, Aluminium 50mm; another obv. Portrait, Russian legend, Rev. 150 A E T Russian legend, Aluminium 50mm; another obv. LEONOV, head right, rev. 18, MAPTA 1965, silver 40mm. Mostly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
RUSSIA FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES ETC., obv. MOSCOW POST OFFICE, with helicopter and helipad, rev. 1968 MOCKBA (Moscow), AE 50mm; another obv: KOHCTPYKTOPCKOE BHOPO NMEHN OK AHTOHOBA, around planes, rev. 1946 * 1986, AE 60mm in brown leather case; set of 8 as a part set of Aluminium with Blue Enamel, featuring Russian planes, on 20 x 30mm pin backed badges; another set of 6 as a part set of aluminium with mixed coloured enamels featuring Russian planes on 32mm pin backed badges; another medal, obv. YOURI GARGARIN I2 April 1961, bust with space helmet to left, rev. space vehicle Botok over globe, Russian legend, AE 65mm. Extremely fine. (17)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
SWEDEN & NORWAY AVIATION MEDALS, obv: S.A.ANDREE'S POLAR EXPEDITION 1897, obv. three heads to right, S.A.ANDREE NILS STRINDBERG KNUT FRAENKEL, by Alfredo, rev: Spitzbergen and route taken, eagle above. DE DJARVA POLARFORSKARNAS STOFT ATERBORDADES TILL FOSTERJORDEN 1930 AE 56mm; another obv: SPETSBERGEN 1928, bird on rocks, biplane flying out to sea, rev: biplane fitted with floats flying under cloud over broken ice, (Thought to reference to rescue of crew of 'Italia'), around AT MINNET AV SVENSKA FLYGARES GARNING, AE 56mm; another obv. STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONELLA LUFTFARTS UPSTALLNINGEN, 15-31/MAJ 1931, (stylised monoplane to top left corner 'ILIS' on wing), copper plaque 40mm x 62mm uniface; another obv: ROALD AMUNDSEN, by Laugeois GH., obv. Huskies pulling sleigh, man on skies, plane & dirigible, SURVOL ARCTIQUE DIRIGEABLE NORGE PASSAGE PAR MER NORD OVEST CANADA, rev: name above sphere with bust & ship 1872 1928, 'First the 14 X11 1911 to South Pole', No 7/100 on edge oval Copper 81mm x 68mm; SAAB-VIGGEN JETS obv: three Saab-Viggen Jet Fighter aircraft flying in formation over town SVERIGE - 77, by Kimmo, Pyykk, rev: three birds flying over leaves. high relief, edge: by KIJLTATEOLLISUUS, FINLAND; UDGIVET AF ANDERS NYBORG A/S NORDISK KUNSTMEDALJE SERIE DEN 1/10 77 br. 2073/5000, AE 70 mm. Extremely fine, several rare. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
ORVILLE & WILBUR WRIGHT, obv. United States Congressional Plaque 1909 two busts to left, ORVILLE WRIGHT - WILBBUR WRIGHT, RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS, MARCH 4, 1909; IN RECOGNITION AND PPRECIATION OF THEIR ABILITY COURAGE AND SUCCESS IN NAVIGATING THE AIR, rev. winged female bearing torch, SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS AS EAGLES above, part sphere below, AE 80mm x 56mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
CURTISS MARINE FLYING TROPHY of 1915, obv. at top CURTISS MARINE FLYING/ TROPHY/ 1915, AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA, WON BY OSCAR A. BRINDLEY PILOT, COMPLIMENTS OF GLEN H. CURTISS. This was for first competition for hydroplanes in U.S.A., rev. Real Bronze, AE 60mm x 97mm bottom edge: made by Theodore B. Starr Inc. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $1,000
CHARLES A LINDBERGH MEDALS, obv. bust right, LINDBERGH MEDAL OF THE CONGRESS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACT MAY 4, 1928, Laure Cardin Fraser Sculptor, rev. eagle in flight, sun, cloud & stars. AE 70mm EF; another by Frederick MacMonnies, obv. bust 1/4 left, CHARLES AUGUSTUS LINDBERGH, FM 1931, rev. allegory of the LONE EAGLE battling through perverse elements of storm, wind & fog, fine silver by Medallic Art Co., edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS FOURTH ISSUE, 72mm EF; another by E.Blin, obv. head full right, CHARLES A.LINDBERGH. rev. SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS NEW YORK MAY 20,1927, PARIS MAY 21,1927, IN THIRTY THREE HOURS, THIRTY MINUTES by H.Teterger, Editeur, E. Blin Sculpteur, AE 67mm gVF. Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
CHARLES A LINDBERGH MEDALS, obv. head half left, CHARLES AUGUSTUS LINDBERGH, AVIATION HALL OF FAME 1902 by P.A.M. and R.Beck, 1972, rev. four aircraft as used for main historic flights listed below as text, plus rank, Brig. Gen. USAFR, AE 45mm EF. edge: by Medallic Art Co, N.Y.; another obv. bust half right CHARLES A. LINDBERGH NEW YORK PARIS, A.E.TATIS SVAE XXV, by G.Prud Homme, rev. ALARUM REMIGIO IVNCTA PRIMUM OCEANI LITTORA MCMXXVII, AE 67mm near EF; another obv. bust in flying gear, COLONEL CHARLES A. LINDBERGH, by A. Pietz Sc., rev. eagle in flight, FIRST SUSTAINED FLIGHT NEW YORK - PARIS MAY 20 1927, AE 64mm VF; LINDBERGH FLIGHT 1927 Western Samoa one dollar Commemorative proof issue, rev. bust Lindbergh, monoplane above, Statue Liberty and Eiffel Tower with route marked between, 1977 below. Silver proof 38mm FDC. Very fine - FDC. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
LINDBERGH Presentation Plaque, obv. 'Spirit of St Louis' plane over Atlantic, shows coasts of America & Europe, PER ASPERA AD ASTRA, rev. COMMEMORATING FIRST NON-STOP, NEW YORK TO PARIS FLIGHT BY CAPT. CHARLES A.LINDBERGH MAY 20-21, 1927 AERONAUTICAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF AMERICA AE 88mm x 88mm edge by Robbins Co, Attles Rd. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
LINDBERGH'S visit to Cleveland, the Committee member's medal with printed ribbon, (Red white & blue) Member - Lindbergh, Herrick Reception Committee, Cleveland, Aug. 1st 1927, obv. COMMEMORATING CLEVELAND'S WELCOME TO COL. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH, Lindbergh and Herrick and plane, rev. City of Cleveland Seal, AE gilt 40mm. Good very fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS and FAMOUS FLYERS, obv. map of north and sounth America with plane flying over over Carribean, DEDICADO A LA CAUSA DE UNIDAD, PAZ, COMERCIO, rev. Commemorative dedication and christening of the CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BY MRS CALVIN COOLIDGE, NOV. 21 1928, AE 75mm EF; another POST-GATTY, obv. POST-GATTY WORLD FLIGHT 1931 in white border. Centre with sphere with Lockeed Vega plane center in gold, rev. sphere showing America with plane over, crossed sabres below, NEW YORK BERLIN MOSKAU NOME FAIRBANKS, Meissen Gold & White 48mm., VF; another AMELIA EARHART PUTNAM, obv. bust AMELIA EARHART PUTHAM 1898-1937 AVIATION, HALL OF FAME, R.Beck 1972, rev. four planes over sea with cloud background. 'Four main flights achieved, AE 45mm, edge Medallic Art Co, NY, EF; another AMELIA EARHART, obv. head with flying helmet, AMELIA EARHART THE FIRST WOMAN TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC BY AIRPLANE, rev. SEAPLANE ''FRIENDSHIP'' over sea, NEWFOUNDLAND, JUNE 17, SOUTH WALES JUNE 18, 1928, by Whitehead, Hoag, Nickel, 32mm EF; another SIKORSKY, Igor Ivan, obv. bust 1889-1972 IGOR IVAN SIKORSKY AVIATION HALL OF FAME, P.A.M., by R.Beck 1972, rev. amphibian, clipper and helicopter, SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CO. 1923, AE 45mm EF; another DOOLITTLE. James Harold, obv. bust JAMES HAROLD DOOLITTLE I896 AVIATION HALL OF FAME, by R.Beck 1971, rev. four planes & aircraft carrier, 3 stars etc. AE 45mm EF; another RICKENBACKER, Edward Vernon, obv. bust with service cap EDWARD VERNON RICKENBACKER 1890- AVIATION HALL OF FAME by R.Beck, P.A.M. 1971, rev. three planes. LEADING AMERICAN ACE WORLD WAR I. AE 45mm EF; last four by edge Medallic Art Co, NY. Extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
BIRD, Richard E., obv. bust with flying helmet full left. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RICHARD E. BIRD, by [J.]KILENYI, AE 144mm, uniface plaque. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
VARIOUS AVIATORS, BIRD, Richard E., obv. bust in officer's uniform to left. FIRST TO FLY OVER SOUTH POLE, REAR ADMIRAL, RICHARD E. BIRD, rev. Ford monoplane TO COMMEMORATE THE ACHIEVMENT OF THE BYRD, ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1928-1930, Nickel, 31mm EF; BIRD, Admiral., obv. bust left, ADMIRAL BYRD at LITTLE AMERICA 1935, rev. Lincoln one cent piece 1934, AE 18.5mm EF; CHAS.E.YEAGER, obv. WORLDS first SUPERSONIC flight, OCTOBER 1947, BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES E. YEAGER .S.A.F.,RETIRED, rev. Congressional Citation. Bell XS-1 aircraft above badges below, AE 75mm EF; AERIAL OLYMPICS, obv. 9th AERIAL OLYMPICS by G. Doors, three acrobatic planes, rev. Acrobatic Club of America 1978, Czechoslovakia 9th WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, Pewter 38mm looped EF; LINDBERGH, obv. COL. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH, facing bust, rev. AIRPORT DEDICATION, KANSAS CITY, AUGUST 17th 1927, Bronze gilt 37mm. EF; JOHN GLENN, obv. bust high relief. COL. JOHN H. GLENN JR, by Affer, rev. sphere showing Americas and path of space vehicle, FIRST AMERICAN ORBITAL FLIGHT FEB. 20 1962, silver plated, 50mm EF. Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110