• Medal, Garnerin Berlin Balloon Ascent
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    Silver commemorative medal of Garnerin's Berlin Balloon Ascent; Obverse: two profile busts of Garnerin and his wife depicted, embossed text "TE LUCE IBIMUS ILLAC ANDR. IAC. ICH GENOV GARNERIN"; Reverse: relief of the God Mercury and a free gas balloon depicted, embossed text "HAC ITER EST SUPERIS AD MAGNI TECTA TONANTIS BERLINI APRIL MDCCCIII".

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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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