A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

Medals Related to Aviation, United States of America, 1915. (Aviation), Curtiss Marine Flying Trophy, uniface Æ Prize plaque, 98 x 60 mm, inscribed on rim: made by Theodore B. Starr Inc..., named, “Aeronautical Society of California...”. As cast, extremely fine, extremely rare (£280-350)

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

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Glenn Curtiss (1878-1931), part of the Aerial Experiment Association with Graham Bell, started the public flights in the United States in 1908 (planes: Red Wing. White Wing, June Bug, silver Dart..). Curtiss started to develop the sea plane in 1911, first with float then with hull. One of the most prestigious American aeronauts of his day.