1878 French Giffard Balloon Bronze Gilt Medal – Original Ribbon & Suspension Bar
1878 French bronze gilt commemorative medal honoring the ascension of the Giffard Balloon, an important piece of 19th-century aeronautical history.
This medal commemorates the celebrated ballooning achievements associated with Henri Giffard, a pioneering figure in the development of lighter-than-air flight. The medal is an appealing example of 19th-century French commemorative medallic art and is especially interesting to collectors of early aviation and ballooning memorabilia.
A particularly desirable feature of this example is that it retains its original red, white, and blue ribbon and original suspension bar, preserving the medal in its original presentation format.
Medal Details:
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Country: France
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Year: 1878
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Metal: Bronze gilt
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Subject: Giffard Balloon Ascension
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Ribbon: Original red, white & blue ribbon
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Suspension: Original suspension bar
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Type: Historical / Aeronautical Commemorative Medal
A fascinating piece of French aviation and ballooning history, with strong appeal for collectors of aeronautical medals, French historical medals, ballooning memorabilia, and 19th-century medallic art.
The original ribbon and suspension bar add significant character and help preserve the medal's historic presentation.
The medal shown, including the original ribbon and suspension bar, is the exact piece you will receive.
