1912 Gordon Bennett Race Subscription Badge for Chicago Air Meet

This is a very rare 1912 Gordon Bennett Race subscription badge for the Chicago Air Meet. The Gordon Bennett is the oldest and most prestigious aeronautic race in the world, which began in 1906 in France. The badge reads CHICAGO 1912 SUBSCRIPTION MEMBER. The badge shows a Gordon Bennett medal with an aircraft above.

Circa 1912

2-5/8" height and 1" width.

Copper-plated brass and silk ribbon.

Horizontal safety-style pin and brad to attach ribbon.

GREENDUCK CO. CHICAGO.

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8- (Very Fine-Excellent-): Ribbon shows light to moderate wear, badge shows light wear and has a handsome tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.