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Bronze medal issued as part of the celebration of the anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic solo flight, measuring approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with the front showing an image of the 'Spirit of Saint Louis' flying over North America, with the inscription: "Lindbergh 1927–1977 Commemorative Tour." The reverse reads: "I Rode in the Spirit of St. Louis Which Toured the United States as a Salute to Charles A. Lindbergh and His Aviation Accomplishments." Encapsulated by CAG as being from the Armstrong Family Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from The Armstrong Family Collection, signed by Armstrong's sons, Rick and Mark.
For the 1977 50th Anniversary of Lindbergh's flight, the original Spirit of St. Louis (now owned by the Smithsonian) did not actually tour the country, but the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) built and flew a remarkably accurate, flyable replica, which toured the U.S. and made actual passenger-carrying flights. These medallions were given out to those that flew in the replica.
Provenance: Heritage Auctions, The Armstrong Family Collection, May 2019.
The Richard Jurek Collection.
