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
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Artist
E. Blin
Physical Description
Federation Aeronautique Internationale Medal presented to Gen. Charles Yeager; Obverse: relief of Icarus depicted with clouds behind and an eagle at his feet depicted; Reverse: a relief of a globe with 4 stars above depicted, embossed text " FEDERATION AERONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE", inscribed text "CAPT. CHARLES YEAGER, USAF".
Dimensions
3-D: 9.5 × 2.4 × 10.2cm (3 3/4 × 15/16 × 4 in.)
Materials
Wood
Synthetic Coating
Synthetic Fabric
Adhesive
Steel
Copper Alloy Plating
Paper
Ink
Adhesive Tape
Inventory Number
A19870246001
Credit Line
Donated by Gen. and Mrs. Charles E. Yeager
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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