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Description:
1927 USA Charles A. Lindbergh Lone Eagle Medal strunk by Medallic Art Co., engraved by Charles Hinton. Broze: 69.7MM.
Obv: Inscribed: C LINDBERGH to the right of a bust of Lindbergh wrapped in a ropb and NEW YORK on the left of the bust and TO PARIS IN 33 1/3 HOURS MAY 20 21/1927 on the right. Signed to the left of the bust with sculptor's monogram.@H. Rev: Inscribed above NEW YORK TO PARIS, a depiction of the Spirit of St. Louis with a boarder of wings and a shell below centre, symbolizing flying and ocean. The sun setting in the background denoted the passing of a day, during which the Lone Eagle winged his way to France. Below the shell is inscribed 1927. Edge: Inscribed MEDALLIC ART CO LTD.
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North America UNC (Uncirculated) 1927 |