Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Visit Of Italian Aviator Francesco De Pinedo To Philadelphia In May 1927 Archive Footnote: Walter Henry Reid was

Footnote: Walter Henry Reid was born 27th of May 1888 at Toronto

1946 by reason of return to reserve status

An 1877-1903 Serbian Cross of Takovo with Swords

with "British Made" at either end

The plane blew up in midair with the six remaining crew still on board

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Visit Of Italian Aviator Francesco De Pinedo To Philadelphia In May 1927 Archive Footnote: Walter Henry Reid wasIn bronze, obverse illustrating an airplane flying now over the waves of the ocean below, surrounded by the inscription "GLI ITALIANI IN RICORDO DELLA SUA VENUTA A PHILADELPHIA MAGGIO 1927", reverse illustrating the left facing bust of Italian aviator Francesco De Pinedo, surrounded by the inscription "AL COMANDANTE MARCHESE FRANCESCO DE PINEDO EROE DEI CIELI", measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine.