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Charles Lindbergh Non-Stop Trans-Atlantic Flight Commemorative Medal, 1927 . Bronze; 63.8 X 88.5mm. By John Gregory. Obverse: Spirit of Saint Louis heading across the globe toward Europe; "Per Aspera ad Astra" (Through difficulties to the stars). Reverse: Army Air Corps emblem above 7-line tribute from the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America to the non-stop flight. This is an early version of the medal where Lindbergh is called "Capt." - later versions referred to him as "Col." Struck by Robbins Co., Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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