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This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Early Flight

Object Details

Country of Origin

Germany

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Commemorative Medal of Count von Zeppelin; Obverse: relief profile bust of von Zeppelin depicted, embossed text "GRAF VON ZEPPELIN"; Reverse: relief of a nude female and male figure with a Zeppelin airship flying over depicted, embossed text "DAS ENDE KRÖNT DAS WERK BEWUNDERUNG UND ENTSETZEN".

Dimensions

3-D (Diameter x Depth see note): 6 × 0.6cm (2 3/8 × 1/4 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Protective Coating
Paint

Inventory Number

A19640254000

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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