Italo Balbo Rome-Chicago Flight Medal, 1933. .800 Silver, 60.6mm. By Publio Morbiducci. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Winged Italia head l., itinerary Rome-Chicago New York-Rome. Rev. Stylized flying boat-s, Great Circle route from Colosseum to Skyscrapers. Air Marshal Balbo crossed the Atlantic in both direction with eight massive flying boats to visit Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition. In fitted gold-stamped case of Arte Medaglia, Roma. (Est. $150-$250)
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