United States, Art Deco, 1930, Medal, AU/UNC; United States, Art Deco, 1930 Medal, AU/UNC, The Olympiad of the Air by Oskar J. W. Hansen/ Bronze, 64mm. Obv: bust of a pilot in a leather flying helmet with laurel leaf crown, up-turned wings behind pilot, star above. Rev: Winged pilot figures in flight above tower. Above, CHICAGO; Along background arc, 1930 NATIONAL - AIR RACES - 10TH ANNIVERSARY. Oskar Hansen (1892-1971) designed this art deco bronze medal to celebrate the 1930 National Air Races that took place in Chicago. It was the 10th anniversary of the races and the first year for The Thompson Trophy. Hansen is best known for his bronze works in connection with The Hoover Dam. This medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York.. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.