A 1909 Gordon Bennett Balloonist Cup Medallion Auction Archive Footnote: The Battalion was raised

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton

Herberts father

officially impressed in large capitals: JOHN MONONEY 51ST

Howell was discharged on August 20

A 1909 Gordon Bennett Balloonist Cup Medallion Auction Archive Footnote: The Battalion was raisedA Gordon Bennett intercontinental balloon race medallion; in silver; the obverse depicting a balloon flight crew, artist marked Hugenin; the reverse marked OGN, Hugenin, and H. H; measuring 40 mm in diameter; contact marks and light patina; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: The Gordon Bennett (Coupe Aronautique Gordon Bennett) was established in Paris, France, on September 30, 1906, and is thereby the worlds oldest gas balloon race.