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LicenseMedal commemorating the first parachute descent (22 Oct 1797)
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Medal commemorating the first parachute descent (22 Oct 1797)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Medal commemorating the first parachute descent (22 Oct 1797), with portrait of Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), diameter 68mm, bronze, French, c. 1969. Rim legend: 1972 Bronze. Obverse: Parachute; legend, Premiere descent en parachute Parc Monceau 22 Octobre 1797. artist br: Vic Dauma [?] Reverse: Andre Jacques Garnerin 1769-1823, low relief portrait facing front
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1986-1565
- Materials:
- bronze
- Measurements:
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diameter: 5 x 68 mm
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Musee de l'Air
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