Baldwin & Sons
Auction 93 5 May 2015
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Medals by Subject, Aviation, France, Syndicale des Industries Aéronautiques Chambre, 25th Anniversary, Silvered-bronze Medal, 1933, by C Mascaux, an eagle perched, a man paddles through the air below, rev legend, named to Baron Petiet, 68mm, in fitted dark green leather case of Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Mint state.
Le Baron, Charles Petiet (1879-1958), is more associated with the motor industry in which he was widely involved. His involvement in aviation, whilst less extensive, was no less prominent. During World War I he became the President of the Hispano group, where the water-cooled Hispano-Suiza 8 aero engine was to play an important part.
Estimate: £700-900
Le Baron, Charles Petiet (1879-1958), is more associated with the motor industry in which he was widely involved. His involvement in aviation, whilst less extensive, was no less prominent. During World War I he became the President of the Hispano group, where the water-cooled Hispano-Suiza 8 aero engine was to play an important part.
Estimate: £700-900