© IndianGoldEagle
© IndianGoldEagle
Medal - The Macon and Akron ND
| Bronze | 30.5 g | 40 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 30.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#340838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Text above eagle, shield, olive branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO SUPERSTARS
OF THE DIRIGIBLE
ERA WERE THE U.S.S.
MACON AND AKRON. BUILT
BY GOODYEAR IN THE 1930'S.
THEY MADE HEADLINES
AS THE LARGEST AIRSHIPS
OF THEIR DAY UNTIL BOTH
CRASHED IN STORMS AT SEA.
COMMON VIRTUE
Edge
Plain
