A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

Medals Related to Aviation, France, 1871. FRANCE, Siege of Paris, Aerial Communications, bronze medal by C.-J.-M. Degeorge, seated figure of Paris releasing a carrier-pigeon, reverse pigeon basket, “exemplaire de collection”, 64mm, cornucopia hallmark (cf. CGMP p.122; Malpas 94; cf. BDM I, 543-4). Extremely fine, scarce variety; in fitted leather case (£60-80)

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

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