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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 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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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