Medal, French Academy of Sciences, 1978, Charles Draper

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Object Details

Manufacturer

F. Dumarest

Summary

This medal was given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper by the French Academy of Sciences in 1978 when he was named as a Foreign Associate of the organization, one of the earliest academies of science. Founded in 1666 by Louis XIV at the suggestion of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the French Academy of Sciences encourages and protects the spirit of French scientific research. Dr. Draper donated the medal to the National Collection in 1979.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper

Inventory Number

A19791367000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Materials

Metal medal in wood storage box.

Dimensions

3-D (Medal): 1.3 x 7.6cm (1/2 x 3 in.)

3-D (Storage Box): 20.3 x 15.2cm (8 x 6 in.)

Country of Origin

France

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station

Rockets & Missiles

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv970f65439-ef78-4b44-9d2a-5761cba953da

Record ID

nasm_A19791367000