Bronze Andre Jacques Garnerin's Parachute jump commemorative medal; Obverse: relief bust of Garnerin depicted, engraved text "ANDRE JACQUES GARNERIN 1769-1823"; Reverse: relief of Garnerin's parachute and basket depicted, engraved text "PREMIERE DESCANT EN PARACHUTE PARC MONCEAU 22 OCTBRE 1797".
Created by
Jason A. Smith
Date Created
06/15/2016
Source
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
Aviation; Awards; Medals
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