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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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