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1978 NGC MS 69 Eastern Airlines 50th Anniversary Bronze Oval Medallion

$ 54.38

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Airline: Eastern
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: New
  • Type: Medal
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    1978 Eastern Airlines 50th Anniversary Bronze Oval Medallion NGC MS 69
    NGC Certificate Number
    5911669-001.
    This is the only one on the NGC Census
    NGC Oversize Holder®
    Country
    Exonumia (Country - United States)
    Type
    Medallion
    Year
    1978
    Currency
    Tokens
    Composition
    Bronze
    Weight
    173 g
    Diameter
    77.2 mm X 62.8 mm
    Edge
    Smooth
    Occasion
    Oval
    Orientation
    Medal alignment ↑↑
    The medal´s obverse bears biplane with decorated fuselage labeled "EASTERN AIR TRANSPORT INC. US MAIL No 19"; flying from right to left; in background, route plan with ten stops from Miami to New Brunswick. Around 1928.
    FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE 1978 -- EASTERN AIRLINES
    The reverse bears company´s logo at top with multi-line inscription: EASTERN. This 50th Anniversary medallion contains metal from most of the aircraft Eastern has flown since the Pitcairn Mailwing and from the Apollo spacecraft as well. It commemorates the progress we have made together over the last 50 years in attaining the highest standards of air transportation. It also symbolizes our dedication and commitment to excellence in the future.