Brass Medal
Commemorating the E. Goddard Aine Balloon Ascent, 1884.
French, 19th Century
Gift from the Library of Congress
A19720109000
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Brass commemorative medal of E. Godard Aine Balloon Ascent of 1884; Obverse: relief of a tethered balloon over the cityscape of Nice depicted, embossed text "PANORAMA DE NICE"; Reverse: embossed text "SOUVENIR DE MON ASCENION A NICE EN 1884 DANS DL BALLON CAPTIF DE MR. E. GODARD AINE".
Dimensions
3-D: 1.3 x 3.5cm (1/2 x 1 3/8 in.)
Materials
Brass
Inventory Number
A19720109000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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