Italy Italian Aeronautical Medal – 1920 Rome- to Tokyo

[Les Anderson]

Hello

Seeking information on what I believe to be an Italian Aeronautical Medal for the long distance flight by Italian pilots from Rome to Tokyo which took place in 1920.

Medal appears to be gold (“K18” on clip) with enamel. Medal is 34mm across and 30mm in height. (demi taille size)

Italian scrip noting Aviazione Italiana (Italian Aviation) on face

Volo Roma - Tokyo 31 Maggio 1920 (Rome-Tokyo flight 31 May 1920) on reverse along with Japanese script in centre of medal.

There is good information on the net concerning the flight and Italian long distance flying in general undertaken in the 1920’s. However I can not find any information for this medal.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Regards

Les

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi Les,

You may want to post this in the japanese section as well,

best

Chris

[paul wood]

http://earlyaviators.com/eferrar1.htm

Should give you a taste of this Whacky Races flight all it lacked was Dick Dastardly and Mutley.

Lovely badge by the way.

Paul