VINTAGE 1st FRENCH SEMI-RIGID AIRSHIP LEBAUDY PATRIE SILVER PILL BOX

VINTAGE - FRENCH SEMI-RIGID AIRSHIP LEBAUDY PATRIE SILVER PILL BOX. VINTAGE FRENCH SEMI-RIGID AIRSHIP " LEBAUDY PATRIE " SILVER TWO PIECE PILL BOX. THE LID HAS THE THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE OF THE LEBAUDY PATRIE AIRSHIP LAUNCHED in 1906. THE LEBAUDY PATRIE AIRSHIP WAS HANDED OVER TO THE FRENCH MILITARY SOON AFTER BEING LAUNCHED. (THE FIRST MILITARY TO HAVE AN AIRSHIP).

SHE WAS LOST IN A WIND STORM IN FRANCE AND BLEW OUT TO SEA WITHOUT ANY CREW SOON AFTER THE HANDOVER. THE WERE ABOUTS LOST TO HISTORY. CONDITION IS EXTRA FINE WITH SOME VERY LIGHT USE. Diameter 1 7/16" x Height 11/16". CONDITION IS VERY FINE WITH SILVER TARNISHING ON THE OUTSIDE.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Transportation\Aviation\Airships". The seller is "topcat2001565758590" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Type: Pill Box