Lead Medal
Commemorating Lady Liberty during the siege of Paris.
Gift from the Library of Congress
A19720116000
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Lead Siege of Paris commemorative medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of Lady Liberty, embossed text "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE"; Reverse: embossed text "JOURNEE A JAMAIS MEMORABLE DU 4 7BRE 1870 LA REPUBLIQUE EST PROGLAMEL SANS EFFUSIONS DE SANG".
Dimensions
3-D: 1.3 x 5.1cm (1/2 x 2 in.)
Materials
Lead
Inventory Number
A19720116000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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