Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
3-D Test: 1.3 x 7.6cm (1/2 x 3 in.)
Materials:
Overall: Silver
Physical Description:
Silver Medal of Congress honoring Roald Amundsen; Obverse: relief of a female bust depicted, embossed text "FOR HIS COURAGE SAGACITY AND PERSEVERANCE IN THE TRANSPOLAR FLIGHT IN THE DIRIGIBLE NORGE MAY 1926" Reverse: relief of the Airship "Norge" flying over the North Pole depicted, embossed text "AWARDED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ROALD AMUNDSEN".
