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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
Gold Plating
Inventory Number A19670062000 Credit Line Donated by Bernard Fillipi Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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