This medal was produced to commemorate the launching of Goodyear ZRS-4 Zeppelin on October 31,1929 in Akron, Ohio.
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 States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Manufacturer
Meyer & Weintme
Physical Description
Commemorative medal from the ZRS-4 Ring Laying Ceremon; aluminum disc with a relief of ZRS-4 airship and embossed letter text "ZRG-4 RING LAYING GOODYEAR ZEPPELIN AKRON OHIO U.S.A. OCT. 31, 1929"; blue silk blue ribbon bow in tied in top hole.
Dimensions
3-D: 9.4 × 0.6 × 10.2cm (3 11/16 × 1/4 × 4 in.)
Materials
Aluminum Alloy
Silk
Inventory Number
A19550088000
Credit Line
Donated by Brig. Gen. Frank P. Lahm (USAF, Ret.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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