Medal, 1789 Balloon Ascent at Elleval

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Lead commemorative medal of the 1789 Balloon Ascent at Elleval; Obverse: relief of a free gas balloon depicted; Reverse: embossed text "ELLEVAL 1789"
Summary
Lead Medal
Commemoratinga Balloon Ascent at Elleval, 1789.
Gift from the Library of Congress
A19720100000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division
Inventory Number
A19720100000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Materials
Lead
Dimensions
3-D: 1.3 x 4.6cm (1/2 x 1 13/16 in.)
Country of Origin
France
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19720100000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dded71a1-1fd7-4146-a492-e3c0768fdebe
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