Beautiful Late 1920s Aeroplane Model Contest Medal from Fall River, Massachusetts Herald News

This is a circa late 1920s aeroplane model contest medal awarded by the Fall River (Massachusetts) Herald News. The octagonal medallion in hand-engraved and shows a model in flight. It hangs from a navy blue ribbon and was made by Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. The award-winner's name was not engraved upon reverse.

Circa late 1920s.

Approximately 3-1/16" in height and 1-9/16" in width.

Gilt brass, silk.

Suspension loop, safety pin on ribbon.

ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO.

This is from a civil aviation related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. REX13 LFEX10/13

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The medal has some small spots of light wear and tarnish only and the ribbon has some fraying near the top.

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