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Awarded to Floyd Bennett for participating with Richard Byrd on first flight over the North Pole on May 9, 1926.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Manufacturer Tiffany and Co.
 Physical Description Original presentation case for a Gold 1926 National Geographic Society Medal presented to Floyd Bennett Dimensions 3-D: 10.8 × 2.2 × 10.2cm (4 1/4 × 7/8 × 4 in.)
 Materials Wood
Synthetic Fabric
Coated Fabric
Possible Silk
Paint
Copper Alloy
Steel
Plastic
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19630332001 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Cora Bennett Hoffman Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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