Rare 1912 Gordon Bennett Race Subscription Badge for Chicago Air Meet NOT AVAILABLE

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  • Rare 1912 Gordon Bennett Race Subscription Badge for Chicago Air Meet NOT AVAILABLE
  • Rare 1912 Gordon Bennett Race Subscription Badge for Chicago Air Meet NOT AVAILABLE
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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 shows a Gordon Bennett medal with an aircraft above.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1912.

SIZE:

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

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated brass and silk ribbon.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal safety-style pin and brad to attach ribbon.

MARKINGS:

GREENDUCK CO. CHICAGO.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEL95 LBDEX3/12 SBJJX11/14

CONDITION:

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows some light wear and tarnish and there are two tears in the ribbon.

GUARANTEE:

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

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