Giffard's Tethered Balloon Commemorative Medal

France: Souvenir de mon ascension dans le grand ballon captif à…
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France: Souvenir de mon ascension dans le grand ballon captif à vapeur de M. Henry Giffard 1878 [Charles Trotin, designer.] [Souvenir of my ascent in the large tethered hot air balloon of Mr Henry Giffard], gilt commemorative medal, metal, ribbon and wood. With a view of the balloon above a panoramic view of Paris on the reverse. 51 mm; 58gr. In original round green cardboard box.

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