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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 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: 0.3 × 3.5cm (1/8 × 1 3/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Protective Coating
 Inventory Number A19720076000 Credit Line Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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