Object Details
Summary
This John Scott Medal was given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in June 1971 by the City of Philadelphia. John Scott, a Scottish pharmicist, established the award in the early 1800s to honor those who make "useful inventions" and selected the City of Philadelphia to present it. The award is given for creating an invention that contributes in some outstanding way to the "comfort, welfare, and happiness" of mankind. Dr. Draper received it for his invention of inertial guidance systems, which contributed greatly to navigation in the commercial, military, and aerospace fields.
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
A19800572000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Materials
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
3-D (Medal): 10.2 × 1.3cm (4 × 1/2 in.)
Storage: 15.2 × 15.2 × 3.8cm (6 × 6 × 1 1/2 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_A19800572000