Henry Giffard Balloon Ascent commemorative medal; Obverse: relief of Giffard's tethered balloon depicted over the Paris skyline, embossed text "PANORAMA DE PARIS 1878"; Reverse: embossed text "SOUVENIR DE MON ASCENSION DANS LE GRAND BALLON CAPTIF A VAPEUR DE MR. HENRY GIFFARD".
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
05/16/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Awards; Medals
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