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This John Scott Medal was given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in June 1971 by the City of Philadelphia. John Scott, a Scottish pharmicist, established the award in the early 1800s to honor those who make "useful inventions" and selected the City of Philadelphia to present it. The award is given for creating an invention that contributes in some outstanding way to the "comfort, welfare, and happiness" of mankind. Dr. Draper received it for his invention of inertial guidance systems, which contributed greatly to navigation in the commercial, military, and aerospace fields.

Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this medal, to the national collection in 1974.

 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 Dimensions 3-D (Medal): 10.2 × 1.3cm (4 × 1/2 in.)
Storage: 15.2 × 15.2 × 3.8cm (6 × 6 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
 Inventory Number A19800572000 Credit Line Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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