© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
Medal - Musée de l'air Thaddens C. Lowe - First use of balloons in the American army during the American Civil War
1974 year| Gold plated silver (.925) | 37.9 g | 44 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1974 |
| Composition | Gold plated silver (.925) |
| Weight | 37.9 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#189522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath and scroll banner at bottom.
Above, pilot's insignia (spread wings surmounted by a star with laurel wreath).
Lettering:
Thaddens C. Lowe
1832-1913
Premier emploi des ballons
dans l’armée américaine
lors de la
Guerre de Sécession
1861-1863
MUSEE DE L’AIR
Edge
Smooth with punches and inscriptions
Lettering: LM 74 P VERMEIL
