Medal, 1889 Henri Le Comte Balloon Ascent
Object Details
- Physical Description
- Brass commemorative medal of the 1889 Henri Le Comte Balloon Ascent; Obverse: relief of a Paris street scene depicted; Reverse: relief of three balloons flying around the Eiffel Tower depicted, embossed text "ASCENSSION 1889 CAPITAINE HENRI LE COMTE".
- Summary
- Brass Medal
- Commemorating the 1889 flight of the Henri Le Comte Balloon ascent.
- French, 19th Century
- Gift from the Library of Congress
- A19720064000
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19720064000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
- Materials
- Brass
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 1.3 x 4cm (1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
- Country of Origin
- France
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- Boeing Aviation Hangar
- Record ID
- nasm_A19720064000
