• Medal, 1889 Henri Le Comte Balloon Ascent
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    Brass commemorative medal of the 1889 Henri Le Comte Balloon Ascent; Obverse: relief of a Paris street scene depicted; Reverse: relief of three balloons flying around the Eiffel Tower depicted, embossed text "ASCENSSION 1889 CAPITAINE HENRI LE COMTE".

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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12/07/2021

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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Aviation; Awards; Balloons & Airships; Medals; Pre-WWI

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