Gold medal,obverse has relief bust of Willy Coppens showing left side of face,reverse has shield topped by crown flanked by wings, plus relief lettering. Willy Coppens was WW I aviator who flew with the Belgian Army and was successful at taking down many German baloons during the war. Coppens gave the medal to Lindbergh out of respect for his accomplishments. Title: Willy Coppens Aviator Medal Given to Charles Lindbergh . 1920. Bonnetain, Armand, 1883-1973

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