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This medal was issued by the Treasury Department to honor and commemorate the flight of Charles Lindbergh. The mint issued a special gold edition to Lindbergh and made bronze copies available to the public.

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

Artist

Laura Gardin Fraser

Physical Description

Charles A. Lindbergh Medal of Congress; Obverse: profile bust of Lindbergh wearing a leather flight helmet, embossed letter text "LINDBERGH MEDAL OF THE CONGRESS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"; Reverse: a relief of a lone eagle in flight through day and night depicted.

Dimensions

3-D: 7 × 0.6cm (2 3/4 × 1/4 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy (Bronze)

Inventory Number

A19670061000

Credit Line

Donated by Bernard Fillipi

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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