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125 - AERONAUTICS. DRAWING. Gilbert SARDIER (1897–1916).
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AERONAUTICS. DRAWING. Gilbert SARDIER (1897–1916). Portrait of a pilot: “To my friend Métayer, in memory of the good evenings we spent together!!!”, pen and ink drawing enhanced with watercolour, SBD, dated 31 January 1918, 28 x 20.5 cm. Gilbert SARDIER, who enlisted in the 5th Chasseurs d’Afrique in 1914, joined the Air Force in late 1915 and was posted to No. 77 Squadron, where he scored 12 victories, making him an ace. In July 1918, he commanded SPA 48 and scored a further two victories. He has depicted himself in the top right-hand corner of the drawing.
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About the sale MILITARIA 1914–1918 & 1939–1945
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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