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ARTIFACT:
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.
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1920s.
SIZE:
Approximately 3-1/16" in height and 1-9/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass, silk.
ATTACHMENT:
Suspension loop, safety pin on ribbon.
MARKINGS:
ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a civil aviation related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. REX13 LFEX10/13
CONDITION:
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.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
