The first Louis W. Greve trophy race was part of the 1934 National Air Races. It is a famous trophy that was awarded annually at National Air Races, in both Cleveland, Ohio and Los Angeles, California from 1934 throughout 1939.
Its recipients include: Leland Miles of Los Angeles, California won in 1934; Harold Newman of Moline, Illinois in 1935; Michel Detroyat of France in 1936; R. A. Kling of Lemont, Illinois in 1937; Tony LeVier of Montebello, California in 1938; and by Arthur C. Chester of Los Angeles, California in 1939. The trophy was awarded for airplanes not having 550 cubic inch displacement motors and was originally presented by the Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company. The Cleveland Pneumatic Company has donated this important piece of memorabilia to the museum for public display.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
1934-1939
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Physical Description
Greve Trophy consists of a silver aviator holding an airplane, standing on a large silver globe with silver base on marble base. Overall height 35 inches, including the 10-1/4 inch marble base. The total weight is 197 pounds. The trophy contains 152.8 ounces of sterling silver.
Dimensions
3-D: 91.4 x 31.8cm (36 x 12 1/2 in.)
Materials
Overall: Silver
Base: Marble
Inventory Number
A19820414000
Credit Line
Donated by the Cleveland Pneumatic Company
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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