Tripoli Grand Prix 1938 - A fine and unique trophy won by Hermann Lang driving the 3-Litre Supercharged tyre W154 Mercedes-Benz to record his second victory in a row in this prestigious event; heavy African- silver in the form of a Romano Etruscan vase, having hand beaten and crafted body, hand-chased surface with polished handles to neck and plain polished neck rim, engraved and inscribed "XII Gran Premio di Tripoli-Coppa del Maresciallo dell'Aria Italo Balbo Governatore Generale della Libia - 15 Maggio 1938 XVI". This magnificent trophy is further enhanced by its fitted carrying-case of fluted and scalloped design in blue and white leathers, with matching woven leather tie-cord, embellished with a silver-plated miniature of the trophy itself. Height 23 ins (59cm)