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Commemorates of Lunardi's balloon ascent on September 14, 1784.

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

United Kingdom

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Bronze commemorative medal of Vincent Lunardi and his first aerial voyage in England; Obverse: relief profile bust of Lunardi surrounded by raised letter text; Reverse: relief of Lunardi's balloon surrounded by raised letter text.

Dimensions

3-D (Diameter x Depth): 3.5 × 0.2cm (1 3/8 × 1/16 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Unknown Synthetic Coating
Paint

Inventory Number

A19640216000

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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