Medal, Gold, Fifth Founders, National Academy of Engineering, 1970

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Medallic Art Company

Summary

This gold medal was part of the Fifth Annual Founders Medal award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper by the National Academy of Engineering in 1970. The award was established in 1965 to honor outstanding contributions by an engineer both to the profession and to society. Dr. Draper received the award for "his pioneering achievements in engineering, including the development of inertial guidance systems." Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this medal, to the National Collection in 1974.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper

Inventory Number

A19800553000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Materials

14k gold

Dimensions

3-D (Medal): 6.4 × 0.6cm (2 1/2 × 1/4 in.)

Storage: 11.4 × 11.4 × 2.5cm (4 1/2 in. × 4 1/2 in. × 1 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ab14ca32-6108-4a14-9c61-050661d9d299

Record ID

nasm_A19800553000