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Object Details

Country of Origin

France

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Bronze commemorative medal of the Aircraft Carrier "Lafayette"; Obverse: relief profile bust of Marquis Lafayette and angel depicted, embossed text "THAW*ROCKWELL*PRINCE*NORMAN*CHAPMAN LAFAYETTE"; Reverse: relief of the aircraft carrier "La Fayette" and French Naval Aviator badge depicted; embossed text "PORT AVIONS LA FAYETTE".

Dimensions

3-D (Diameter x Depth): 6.8 × 0.8cm (2 11/16 × 5/16 in.)

Materials

Bronze

Inventory Number

A19640483000

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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