A 1909 Gordon Bennett Balloonist Cup Medallion Auction he destroyed an enemy bunker

he destroyed an enemy bunker and anti-tank gun

Berlin (case in near mint condition)

along with one each top and bottom

each with printed 6+4 Reichspfennig stamps

staying there until the 30th

A 1909 Gordon Bennett Balloonist Cup Medallion Auction he destroyed an enemy bunkerA Gordon Bennett intercontinental balloon race medallion; in silver; the obverse depicting a balloon flight crew, artist marked Hugenin; the reverse marked OGN, Hugenin, and H. H; measuring 40 mm in diameter; contact marks and light patina; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: The Gordon Bennett (Coupe Aronautique Gordon Bennett) was established in Paris, France, on September 30, 1906, and is thereby the worlds oldest gas balloon race.