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Medal - Musée de l'air Pilâtre de Rozier and Marquis d'Arlandes - The first Aeronautics of humanity
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Thickness | 3 mm |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts of Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes in high relief, facing slightly right, depicted in 18th-century costume. In the background, a Montgolfière hot-air balloon in flight is shown in detailed relief, with decorative ornamentation and figures visible in the basket. |
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| Reverse description | A laurel wreath frames the central field, tied at the base with a ribbon scroll bearing the legend MUSEE DE L'AIR. At the apex, the French Air Force badge — spread wings surmounted by a crescent and a five-pointed star — appears in relief. The central field carries a multi-line inscription commemorating the first aeronauts and the date of their flight. |
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| Reverse lettering | Pilâtre de Rozier et Marquis d'Arlandes Premiers aéronautes de l'humanité 21 Novembre 1783 MUSEE DE L'AIR |
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