Unique WWI Cased French Bronze Table Medal Named to French Pilot Killed - 1918

26-UN-2

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WWI Bronze Table Medal, 1.75 x 2.5", in a velvet lined fitted leather case with gold embossed cover.  Recto shows two eagles looking upward to an aeroplane flying in the right corner, cast below is:  "Ligue Aeronautique de France" and the artist name of E. BLIN.  Extensive unique engraving on the verso:

Soldat

Louis Vignes

Eleve Pilote

Morte pour LA FRANCE

Le 15 Novembre 1918

Then in the lower banner:

ECOLE

De Chateauroux Vineuil

Unusual memorial medal for a student pilot killed just before the end of WWI, complete with fitted leather case.  Very good condition.  AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING FROM ARIZONA.