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Medal - First Transatlantic Balloon Flight
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts in high relief the three-quarter length effigies of the three crew members of the Double Eagle II balloon — Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, and Larry Newman — with arms raised in celebration, their names inscribed below each figure. Above the group, a decorative motif of two eagles flanking American flags appears in the upper field, with the legend DOUBLE EAGLE II and date AUGUST 11-17, 1978 in the central field. The circular legend FIRST TRANSATLANTIC BALLOON FLIGHT runs along the left and right rim, with AVIATION PIONEERS along the lower border. |
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| Obverse lettering | First Transatlantic Balloon Flight Double Eagle II August 11-17, 1978 Aviation Pioneers Maxie Anderson · Ben Abruzzo · Larry Newman |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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