Richard W. Pearse 1877-1953 Commemorative Medal; Obverse: relief of Pearse's flyer depicted, embossed text "RICHARD W. PEARSE ENGINEER AND AVIATOR"; Reverse: relief of an eagle in flight depicted, embossed text "MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TECHNOLOGY, AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND, RICHARD PEARSE, PIONEER OF POWERED FLIGHT 1903-1904." Created by Jason A. Smith Date Created 06/15/2016 Source National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Keywords Aviation; Awards; Medals Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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