Baldwin & Sons
Argentum Auction Fall 2014 1 November 2014
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, WORLD MEDALS, FRANCE, The Colonial Exposition, Marseille, Bronze Medal, 1922, by Henri Bouchard, three soldiers of the Empire stand before different colonial scenes, rev view of the port of Marseille overlooked by the Palais de Longchamps, named in tablet, Baron Petiet, 67.5mm, in maroon leather case of issue. Virtually 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: £150-200
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: £150-200