Medal, Henry Giffard Balloon Ascent

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Object Details

Physical Description

enry Giffard Balloon Ascent commemorative medal; Obverse: relief of Giffard's tethered balloon depicted over the Paris skyline, embossed text "PANORAMA DE PARIS 1878"; Reverse: embossed text "SOUVENIR DE MON ASCENSION DANS LE GRAND BALLON CAPTIF A VAPEUR DE MR. HENRY GIFFARD"; medal hangs from a red, white, and blue striped ribbon.

Summary

Gold Medal

Commemorating the Henry Giffard Balloon Ascent.

French, 19th Century

Gift from the Library of Congress

A19720101000

Credit Line

Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division

Inventory Number

A19720101000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Materials

Gold

Dimensions

3-D: 5.1 x 1.3cm (2 x 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

France

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9de361fee-d337-41ed-9082-20993de69465

Record ID

nasm_A19720101000