In 1926 Clifford B. Harmon, a wealthy sportsman and aviator, established three international trophies to be awarded annually to the world's outstanding aviator, aviatrix, and aeronaut. A fourth trophy was later created to honor achievements in space flight. The Harmon Trophy--the aviator's award--is given for the most outstanding international achievements in the preceding year, with the art of flying receiving first consideration. The Smithsonian Institution acquired the aviator's trophy in 1950 from the Clifford B. Harmon Trust.
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-Trophies
Physical Description
Harmon Aviatrix Trophy is a reproduction. It depicts a female angel figure with up turned wings holding a bird in her arms. The figure is standing on a square column base with engraved text for each winner.
Dimensions
3-D: 12.7 × 12.7 × 101.6cm, 20.4kg (5 × 5 × 40 in., 45lb.)
Materials
Overall: Bronze
Inventory Number
A20000821000
Credit Line
Donated by Anne Bridge Baddour
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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