Medal [Commemorative]
Maker and role
Waitangi Mint, Manufacturer
International Air Transport Association, Commissioned by
Production date
1973
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Object detail
Accession number
2001.93
Production period
Description
Commemorative medal, bronzed aluminium. Embossed on the obverse is "RICHARD W. PEARSE / 1877-1953 / ENGINEER AND AVIATOR" with a picture of a plane. Embossed on the reverse is "MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TECHNOLOGY / RICHARD PEARSE / PIONEER / OF / POWERED / FLIGHT / 1903-1904 / AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND" with an image of an eagle.
The medal is held in a blue velvet presentation case. Embroidered on the interior of the lid is "IATA / [logo] / STERLING SILVER".
The medal is held in a blue velvet presentation case. Embroidered on the interior of the lid is "IATA / [logo] / STERLING SILVER".
Marks
RICHARD W. PEARSE / 1877-1953 / ENGINEER AND AVIATOR Embossed
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TECHNOLOGY / RICHARD PEARSE / PIONEER / OF / POWERED / FLIGHT / 1903-1904 / AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Embossed
IATA / [logo] / STERLING SILVER Embossed
87th IATA Executive Committee Meeting Wairakei New Zealand Printed
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TECHNOLOGY / RICHARD PEARSE / PIONEER / OF / POWERED / FLIGHT / 1903-1904 / AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Embossed
IATA / [logo] / STERLING SILVER Embossed
87th IATA Executive Committee Meeting Wairakei New Zealand Printed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Waitangi Mint et al. 1973. Medal [Commemorative], 2001.93. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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