Winners medal for the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris. Obverse: "Republic Francaise. Exposition Universelle Paris 1900". Reverse: "Concours d'Aerostation" by "Vernon". Silver (hallmarked "Argent"; 57 grammes). For the ballooning competitions during the 1900 Olympic Games. 6.1x4.3 cm. The 1900 Olympic Games were held as part of the 1900 World's Fair in Paris. The competitions in aeronautics (ballooning) had very few participants due to the high financial cost of the hot air balloons. Official winner medal. Rarity! Slightly tarnished. Condition: A