{"product_id":"united-states-a-rare-thompson-aviation-racing-prize-c1935-m0716-4","title":"United States. A Rare Thompson Aviation Racing Prize, c.1935","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thompson Trophy Race, was an event that epitomized the glory days of National Air Races. Established in 1929, the race was 10 miles (16 km) long with 50-foot-high (15 m) pylons marking the turns, and emphasized low altitude flying and maneuverability at high speeds. As the race was flown around a closed course, crowds in the grandstands could easily see much of the spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered is a runners up prize, consisting of a heavy brass box, very art deco in design, with a green lacquer exterior and wooden interior, it features a bronze Thompson Trophy at centre with two racing aircraft running in parallel, felt bottom and marked by Allen, Cleveland, measuring 22.5 cm (l) x 10 cm (w) and 5.5 cm (d), with minor wear to lacquer, very fine and rare. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50162685116693,"sku":"M0716-4","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_M0716-4_2.jpg?v=1789488885","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/united-states-a-rare-thompson-aviation-racing-prize-c1935-m0716-4","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}