Display Status
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Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
International Shrine of the Birdmen copper souvenier medal; Obverse: relief of St. Francis in front of a cathedral depicted, embossed text "INTERNATIONAL SHRINE OF THE BIRDMEN - MISSION INN CALIFORNIA"; Reverse: stylized aircraf; embossed text "ST. FRANCIS PATRON SAINT OF THE BIRDS - PROTECT THE MEN WHO FLY- HE GIVETH YOU YOUR WINGS TO FLY AND BREATHE A PURER AIR ON HIGH AND CARETH FOR YOU EVERY WHERE, WHO FOR YOURSELVES SO LITTLE CARE".
Dimensions
3-D: 3.5 × 0.3cm (1 3/8 × 1/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy [Bronze]
Varnish
Inventory Number
A19840694000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Lowell H. Smith
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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