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Medal - James Sadler
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1811 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of James Sadler in left-facing profile, rendered in high relief. The circular legend reads 'JAMES SADLER. FIRST ENGLISH AERONAUT' around the upper periphery. The engraver's initials 'P.W.F.' appear in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | JAMES SADLER. FIRST ENGLISH AERONAUT |
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| Reverse lettering | THE 21 ASCENT OCTOBER 7. 1811. ASCENDED FROM BIRMINGHAM. TRAVERS'D UPWARDS OF 112 MILES. IN 1 HOUR & 20 MINUTES. |
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