Medal, Commemorative, Alan Shepard, Freedom 7

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Designer
Constantino Affer
Summary
This Alan Shepard commemorative medal was designed by the Italian sculptor, Constantino Affer. As part of the Project Mercury program, Alan Shepard was the first American to fly in space on May 25, 1961. His suborbital flight in the Freedom 7 capsule lasted just over 15 minutes.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Inventory Number
A19731535000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Materials
Bronze with silver coating.
Dimensions
3-D: 4.4cm (1 3/4 in.)
Country of Origin
Italy
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19731535000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv926cb3d47-42f3-4b86-a8dc-43d8e920e61c
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