 Albert & Elizabeth Channel Flight Medal, 1918. Bronze, 63.5mm. By Theodore Spicer-Simson. Uncirculated. Obv. Busts of royal couple l. over scroll inscribed FORTISSIMI SUNT BELGAE, Bravest are the Belgians. Rev. Bleriot biplane high over English Channel, July 1918. Struck by Medallic Art Co., serial #68. Red-brown patina.
This was one of the ANS medals sponsored by J. Sanford Saltus, reflecting his interest in European Royal Houses. The Latin quote is from Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War.
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