Display Status
This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Artist
H. Fugere
Physical Description
Louis Bleriot commemorative medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of Bleriot wearing a leather flying helmet with the English Channel behind with a Bleriot aircraft depicted, embossed text "TRAVERSEE DE LA MANCHE LOUIS BLERIOT, 25 JUILLET 1909", enscribed text "H. FUGERE"; Reverse: Blank
Dimensions
3-D: 18.7 × 1 × 19.8cm (7 3/8 × 3/8 × 7 13/16 in.)
Materials
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy (Possible Pewter or Other Lead Alloy)
Paper
Adhesive Tape
Ink
Inventory Number
A19720174000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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