Rare Original 1927 Schneider Trophy Souvenir Medal
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Very beautiful, rare, Italian souvenir medal specially made for the 1927 Schneider Trophy seaplane race.
The front of this small nickel medal bears the image of the trophy that was awarded for these races and the caption "Coppa Schneider - XXV-IX-MCMXXVII" which translates as "Schneider Cup - 25-9-1927". The bottom of the medal is signed with makers mark, "abc". The reverse shows the Italian entrant, the Macchi M-52 seaplane flying over Venice. Below this is coat of arms of Venice. Diameter of medal : 26.5mm. Nice condition. Comes with period jeweller's box (not original to medal).
The Schneider Trophy series were without doubt the most famous and prestigious seaplane races ever held. They were started in 1913 by the French Industrialist, Jacques Schneider and were to continue until won three times in five years by the same flying club/country. They ended in 1931 when they were won outright for Royal Aero Club of Great Britain by Flight Lieutenant John Boothman flying the famous Supermarine S6B. The Supermarine seaplanes (S4, S5, S6 & S6B) were specially designed by R. J. Mitchell to take part in the Schneider races and were the basis for the famous W.W.II. British fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire.
The 1927 Schneider Trophy race was held at Venice, Italy on the 26th September. This race included entrants from Great Britain, Italy and U.S.A. The Italian entrered Macchi M-52 seaplanes which were flown by the pilots, Guasconi, de Bernardi, Guazetti & Ferrarin. Unfortunately these planes all retired during the race. The British team consisted of two Supermarine S5's, a Gloster IVB and a Bristol Crusader. The race was won for Great Britain by Flight Lieutenant S. N. Webster in the S5 (N 220) at an average speed of 281.54 mph.
For more information on The Schneider Trophy Races, please click on the link below :
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