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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Manufacturer Whitehead-Hoag Co.
 Physical Description First East-West Transatlantic Flight Commemorative Medal; Obverse: three relief busts of the crew, Baron von Hunefeld, Captain Kohl, and Major Fitzmaurice; embossed text "FIRST EAST TO WEST TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT APRIL 12-13, 1928", "BARON VON HUNEFELD", MAJOR FITZMAURICE", CAPTAIN KOEHL"; Reverse: relief of the Junkers Bremen depicted flying over water; relief of wings and crossed flags below aircraft; embossed text "BALDONNEL AIRDROME APRIL 2 - GREENLY ISLAND APRIL 13, 1928" on outer ring. Dimensions 3-D: 0.3 × 3.2cm (1/8 × 1 1/4 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Possible Gold Plating
 Inventory Number A19640201000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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