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
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Exhibit Station
- Rockets & Missiles
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19791367000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv970f65439-ef78-4b44-9d2a-5761cba953da
