This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
France
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Henry Giffard Balloon Ascent commemorative medal; Obverse: relief of Giffard's tethered balloon depicted over the Paris skyline, embossed text "PANORAMA DE PARIS 1878"; Reverse: embossed text "SOUVENIR DE MON ASCENSION DANS LE GRAND BALLON CAPTIF A VAPEUR DE MR. HENRY GIFFARD".
3-D: 6.7 × 5.1 × 0.5cm (2 5/8 × 2 × 3/16 in.)
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy, Probable Brass
Gold Plating
A19640175000
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
National Air and Space Museum
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