France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D'Honneur de l'Aéronautique en bronze). Gold grade medal. 2nd type. With gold 'Wings' emblem (A. Gautier 1971)

A second type medal of the large 36mm model awarded between 1932-1978. The medal officially named & dated on reverse 'A. Gautier 1971' Medals are awarded in four grades (bronze, silver, vermeil and gold) for specified periods of long service, or can exceptionally may be awarded to reward air crew and or aviation workers for acts of courage, and or for distinguished services performed The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between is indented on the flat edge of the the rim of the medal The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A choice example of the senior most grade (it was awarded in four grades) Condition: EF