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 Andre Jacques Garnerin's Parachute jump commemorative medal; Obverse: relief bust of Garnerin depicted, engraved text "ANDRE JACQUES GARNERIN 1769-1823"; Reverse: relief of Garnerin's parachute and basket depicted, engraved text "PREMIERE DESCANT EN PARACHUTE PARC MONCEAU 22 OCTBRE 1797".
Dimensions
3-D: 6.8 × 0.5cm (2 11/16 × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy [Bronze]
Inventory Number
A19740655000
Credit Line
Donated by General Pierre Lissarague
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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