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FRANCE, Third Republic. Charles Lindbergh, American aviator. 1902-1974. AV Medal (67.5mm, 190 g, 12h). The First Solo Transatlantic Flight. Paris mint. By G. Prudhomme. Dated 1927. ★ CHARLES ★ A ★ LINDBERGH ★ NEW YORK ★ PARIS ★, bust right; ÆTATIS/ SVÆ/ XXV / · ALARVM · REMIGIO · IVNCTA · PRIMVM · OCEANI · LITTORA · MCMXXVII, map of Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight; U.S.A., New York, PARIS, AFRIQVE and ATLANTIQUE labeled. Edge: (cornucopia) 3 OR. Wonderful matte surfaces. As struck. In original case of issue. Extremely rare. The sole example known in gold and possibly the specimen presented to or intended for Lindbergh himself.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Wayte Raymond Collection (Part II, NASCA, 6 June 1978), lot 2374.
In the early 1920s, a number of famous aviators were competing to win the Orteig Prize, sponsored by New York hotelier Raymond Orteig and to be awarded to whoever successfully completed the first nonstop Transatlantic Flight from New York to Paris. Several lost their lives while attempting the feat.
At the time, Charles Lindbergh was working as a civilian flight instructor and airmail pilot. He was also a reserve officer in the Missouri National Guard. Lindbergh managed to secure a bank loan to finance the purchase of a custom built monoplane form the Ryan Aircraft Company of San Diego, California, soon to be christened the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh made his attempt on the morning of 20 May 1927, taking off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island en route to Le Bourget Aerodrome outside of Paris. Heavily laden with fuel, the aircraft was barely able to clear the runway. Lindbergh flew for thirty-three and a half hours straight, contending with turbulence, ice, and lack of sleep along the way. At 10:22 PM on 21 May, the Spirit of St. Louis finally touched down in Paris to massive crowds. Lindbergh claimed the Orteig Prize and lasting international fame.
The medal offered in this lot is the sole example known in gold. It was in all likelihood presented to Lindbergh himself. Description
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Wayte Raymond Collection (Part II, NASCA, 6 June 1978), lot 2374.
In the early 1920s, a number of famous aviators were competing to win the Orteig Prize, sponsored by New York hotelier Raymond Orteig and to be awarded to whoever successfully completed the first nonstop Transatlantic Flight from New York to Paris. Several lost their lives while attempting the feat.
At the time, Charles Lindbergh was working as a civilian flight instructor and airmail pilot. He was also a reserve officer in the Missouri National Guard. Lindbergh managed to secure a bank loan to finance the purchase of a custom built monoplane form the Ryan Aircraft Company of San Diego, California, soon to be christened the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh made his attempt on the morning of 20 May 1927, taking off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island en route to Le Bourget Aerodrome outside of Paris. Heavily laden with fuel, the aircraft was barely able to clear the runway. Lindbergh flew for thirty-three and a half hours straight, contending with turbulence, ice, and lack of sleep along the way. At 10:22 PM on 21 May, the Spirit of St. Louis finally touched down in Paris to massive crowds. Lindbergh claimed the Orteig Prize and lasting international fame.
The medal offered in this lot is the sole example known in gold. It was in all likelihood presented to Lindbergh himself. Description
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Grade
5752.5 EUR
Starting
9587.51 EUR
Estimate
EUR
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