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
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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