A 1909 Gordon Bennett Balloonist Cup Medallion Auction Archive qualifying under CAT Specs as

qualifying under CAT Specs as an Infantry Mortarman

Howell was discharged on August 20

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Due to gastric troubles which afflicted him for his entire life (he was considered 30 percent disabled in that war)

King Louis-Philippe (1830-1848)

A 1909 Gordon Bennett Balloonist Cup Medallion Auction Archive qualifying under CAT Specs asA 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.