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Medal, Commemorative, Isaac Earlysman - "Sparrow"

Object Details

Physical Description
Copper commemorative medal for Isaac Earlysman and his flight in the balloon "Sparrow"; Obverse: relief profile bust of Earlysman surrounded by raised letter text; Reverse: relief of balloon "Sparrow" surrounded by raised letter text.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Materials
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
3-D (Diameter x Depth): 2.2 × 0.2cm (7/8 × 1/16 in.)
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
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