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Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

International Shrine of the Birdmen copper souvenier medal; Obverse: relief of St. Francis in front of a cathedral depicted, embossed text "INTERNATIONAL SHRINE OF THE BIRDMEN - MISSION INN CALIFORNIA"; Reverse: stylized aircraf; embossed text "ST. FRANCIS PATRON SAINT OF THE BIRDS - PROTECT THE MEN WHO FLY- HE GIVETH YOU YOUR WINGS TO FLY AND BREATHE A PURER AIR ON HIGH AND CARETH FOR YOU EVERY WHERE, WHO FOR YOURSELVES SO LITTLE CARE".

Dimensions

3-D: 3.5 × 0.3cm (1 3/8 × 1/8 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy [Bronze]
Varnish

Inventory Number

A19840694000

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Lowell H. Smith

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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