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Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
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".
Dimensions
3-D: 6.7 × 5.1 × 0.5cm (2 5/8 × 2 × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy, Probable Brass Gold Plating
Inventory Number
A19640175000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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