Object Details
Manufacturer
Medallic Art Company
Summary
This gold medal was part of the Daniel Guggenheim Medal awarded to Dr. Charles S. Draper in 1966. The Daniel Guggenheim Medal is awarded for "great achievements in aeronautics." It was established in 1928 by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, and then subsequently became administered jointly by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Dr. Draper received it for his contributions to aeronautical education and his development of guidance systems for aircraft, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft.
Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including the Guggenheim medal, to the National Collection in 1974.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Inventory Number
A19800531000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Materials
Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Dimensions
3-D (Medal): 6.7 × 0.3cm (2 5/8 × 1/8 in.)
Storage: 12.1 × 12.1 × 5.1cm (4 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19800531000