Medal [Gran Premio de Honor Jean Batten]

Object detail

Accession number

2012.469

Production period

1930s

Description

A circular, 18ct gold and sterling silver medal awarded to Jean Batten in November 1935 for a flight between London and Buenos Aires, across the Atlantic. The medal has an outside edge of silver leaves. The centre is gold metal. One side is is inscribed with: 'Aero Club Argentina Buenos Aires' and has an image of a bird in flight with a small hot air balloon in the background. On the other side is inscribed: 'Gran Premio de Honor / Londres / Buenos Aires / Travesia Atlantico Sud / Jean Batten / Noviembre 1935'. There is a link at the top of the medal for hanging. Possibly marked below the inscription.

Brief History

Awarded to Jean Batten in November 1935 for a flight between London and Buenos Aires, across the Atlantic.

Marks

GRAN PREMIO DE HONOR / LONDRES / BUENOS AIRES / TRAVESIA ATLANTICO SUD / JEAN BATTEN / NOVIEMBRE 1935 / IDK Embossed
AERO -CLUB ARGENTINO / BUENOS AIRES Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Gold
Processed Material/Metal/Silver

Collection

Medal Collection
Jean Batten Collection

Credit Line

Nov 1935. Medal [Gran Premio de Honor Jean Batten], 2012.469. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Award Decoration of Honor Medal Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Achievement Symbols

Subject

Batten, Jean Gardner, 1909-1982 Medals

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Body jewelry Gold Badge Jewellery Circle Symbol Medal Metal Fashion accessory Natural material

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