The Hodgkins Medal, established in 1893 in memory of Thomas George Hodgkins, who willed his fortune to the Smithsonian. The medal is awarded "for important contributions to knowledge of the physical environment bearing upon the welfare of man."

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

Physical Description

Smithsonian Institution Hodgkins Medal: Obverse: relief of woman seated on the Earth holding a torch in her left hand; Reverse: embossed letter text.

Dimensions

3-D: 0.5 × 7.6cm (3/16 × 3 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Gold Plating

Inventory Number

A19390058000

Credit Line

Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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