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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

Medallic Art Company

Physical Description

The Daniel Guggenheim Medal; Obverse: the Ryan "Spirit of St. Louis," hot air balloon, and nose of airship over sun burst and clouds depicted in relief; raised letter text on outer ring surrounding relief; Reverse: three stylized bird wings surrounding raised letter and inscribed text.

Dimensions

3-D (Diameter x Depth): 6.4 × 0.5cm (2 1/2 × 3/16 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Protective Coating
Paint

Inventory Number

A20010271000

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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