1901 ROYAL ENGINEERS BALLOON SCHOOL BRONZE MEDAL S-735 for Sale

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1901 ROYAL ENGINEERS BALLOON SCHOOL BRONZE MEDAL S-735 For Sale

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1901 ROYAL ENGINEERS BALLOON SCHOOL BRONZE MEDAL S-735:
$195.00

From my airship collection I offer this scarce 1901 Royal Engineers Balloon School bronze or maybe copper medal. About 32mm in dia. and thick at about 3.5mm. Although dated 1901 they were minted starting in 1907 and presented to members of the Royal Engineers who were involved in the project to develop the airship at the Royal Engineers Balloon Factory in Farnborough. The airship built there was called the NULI SECUNDUS= Second to None. It had itsfirst public flight on Oct. 5th, 1907,and flew from Farnborough to London. She made several passes over the city, and on her return,flight encountered strong headwinds so landed at the Crystal Palace. Her first test flight took place a month earlier on Sept. 10th. At one time I had I think at least 6 of these medals in different metals. One was steel and another was white metal, and I think aluminum.Soldmost over the years. Per my notes which are old they continued to be struck until about 1925 for presentation purposes. Thus the different metals. I do see 2 others for sale now. One at $399 and another lesser grade $249. I also see one in England for sale from a large military medal dealer for 350 pounds. Plus shipping. Mine is in excellent condition and I am asking a lot less. See the scans. Shipping is $3. It will cost me more. PayPalpreferred.

I am always open to offers on any of my listings. Just ask. Worst thing is I say no.

I COMBINE SHIPPING USUALY ADDING NOTHING AND WHEN I DO ONLY ENOUGH TO COVER ADDITIONAL INSURANCE OR POSTAGE. IF YOU PAY FOR MORE THAN ONE ITEM, I WILLREFUND THE DIFFERENCE.

I AM RETIRING SOON IF I GET MY WAY, SO IF ANY OF MY ITEMS ARE OF INTEREST JUST MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER AND I WILL CONSIDER IT. I AM NOT ABLET TO TAKE THEM WITH ME SO ALL MUST GO