US$ 842.50
maker marked “L/16” for “Steinhauer & Lück
under the Companies Act of 1899)
circa 1860-70
Exterior exhibits light staining and scattered mothing
is mentioned
Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Visit Of Italian Aviator Francesco De Pinedo To Philadelphia In May 1927 Buy Now maker marked “L/16” for “SteinhauerIn bronze, obverse illustrating an airplane flying now over the waves of the ocean below, surrounded by the inscription "GLI ITALIANI IN RICORDO DELLA SUA VENUTA A PHILADELPHIA MAGGIO 1927", reverse illustrating the left facing bust of Italian aviator Francesco De Pinedo, surrounded by the inscription "AL COMANDANTE MARCHESE FRANCESCO DE PINEDO EROE DEI CIELI", measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine.