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. Sculpted by Princess Roussadana Mdivani (1905-1938)
Display Status
This object is on display in Trophy Case at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Physical Description
The Harmon International Trophy is a green patina bronze sculpture of an aviator, holding a biplane overhead in his left hand and an eagle emerging from a stone. The trophy has inscribed upon it the names of all persons to whom it has been presented and each year the name of the winner is added to it.
Dimensions
3-D: 67.3 × 48.3 × 132.1cm (2 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 7 in. × 4 ft. 4 in.)
Materials
Bronze and Plaster
Inventory Number
A19510011000
Credit Line
Donated by the Clifford B. Harmon Trust
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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