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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 Manufacturer John Frick Jewelry Co.
 Physical Description Gold Morris Park Race Course Balloon Ascent Campion presented to Johnny Mack; three piece medal with chain hangers, (1) top gold bar with blue enamel letter text "AERONAUT JOHNNY MACK"; (2) middle bar with white enamel letter text "CHAMPION"; (3) Medal, two engraved free gas balloons depicted, blue enamel text "AERONAUTIC SOCIETY"; Medal, reverse: engraved text "PRESENTED TO AERONAUT JOHNNY MACK BY THE AERONAUTIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA MORRIS PARK RACE COURSE NEW YORK CITY JUNE 28, 1909" Dimensions 3-D: 4.5 × 0.6 × 10.5cm (1 3/4 × 1/4 × 4 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Gold Alloy Plating
Enamel
Solder
 Inventory Number A19640239000 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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