Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.02.007 A—C
Accession#:
95.02
Credit Line:
Donated by the Sheldon B. Simmions Trust.
Object Name:
Medal, Commemorative
Title:
Alaska Purchase / Alaska Aviation Medallion
Date:
1967
Description:
A—B — Two 1.5 inch by 0.125 inch medallion. "A" is bronze and "B" silver. Each has on one side stylized totem pole figures representing Alaska history superimposed on mountains with Alaskan flag on right. Inscription in 0.25 inch border. Opposite side has earlier U.S. Mail biwing aircraft on skis with inscription above and below. Coins are mounted in plastic with black backing. Plastic inscribed plaque is enclosed.
C — Clear plastic case fastened with six plastic screws.
Inscription: "ALASKA PURCHASE CENTENNIAL / 1867 — 1967" on totem side.
"ALASKA AVIATION COMMITTEE" on aircraft side.
"CENTENNIAL BUSH PILOT / SHELL SIMMONS" on plastic plaque
C — Clear plastic case fastened with six plastic screws.
Inscription: "ALASKA PURCHASE CENTENNIAL / 1867 — 1967" on totem side.
"ALASKA AVIATION COMMITTEE" on aircraft side.
"CENTENNIAL BUSH PILOT / SHELL SIMMONS" on plastic plaque
Notes:
See 95.02.01
People:
Simmons, Sheldon B.
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Alaska Purchase / Alaska Aviat
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