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Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier commmemorative medal; Obverse: relief profile busts of Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier depicted, embossed text "JOSE ET ENTIEN MONTGOLFIER TOUR AVIOR RENDU L'AIR NAVIGABLE"; Reverse: relief of the first manned Montgolfier hot air free balloon with a robed male and female figure, embossed text "ATTONITUS ORBIS TERRARUM ITINERE PER AERA PELICITER TENTATO ANN 6 MDCCLXXXIII." Dimensions 3-D (Diameter x Depth): 4.1 × 0.3cm (1 5/8 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Bronze
Unknown Synthetic Coating
 Inventory Number A19640242000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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