Medal, Commemorative/Tony Jannus Medals to William Lear, 50th Anniversary Obverse, 1974

Framed Tony Jannus award medallion given to William P. Lear, 1974. Also included are two additional Tony Jannus medallions commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the World's First Scheduled Airline Service between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, 1964. Metal and wire hardware for hanging is present on reverse.

Text for top medal: "Tony Jannus Award – 1974 / Pendant Medallion / Awarded to William Powell Lear / In Recognition of / Outstanding Contribution of / The Scheduled Airline Industry."

Text for bottom medals: "Tony Jannus Medallions / by Ruth Hook, Sculptress / which accompanied the Tony Jannus Award / to William Powell Lear / Commemorating the Golden Anniversary / of the World's First Scheduled Airline Service / Between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida / Obverse: Benoist Airboat and Propeller / Legend: 1914-1964 World's First Scheduled Airline Service / Reverse: Tony Jannus in Benoist Airboat, Propellers each side / Legends: St. Petersburg-Tampa / Tony Jannus, Pilot / First passengers, Jan. 1, 1914 / First Air Express, Jan. 12, 1914."