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Object Details

Country of Origin

France

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Etienne Montgolfier bronze commemorative medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of Etienne Montgolfier depicted, embossed text "ETIENNE MONTGOLFIER"; Reverse: embossed text "NE A VIDALON PRES ANNONAY EN M. DCC. XLV. MORT EN M. DCC. XCIX CALERIE METALUIQUE DES GRANDS HOMMES FRANCAIS 1821".

Dimensions

3-D (Diameter x Depth): 4.1 × 0.5cm (1 5/8 × 3/16 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Unknown Synthetic Coating

Inventory Number

A19640245000

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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