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Wright Brothers Congressional Gold Medal (Replica)

Note: This item is currently storage.

This is a replica of the original Congressional Gold Medal rewarded to Orville and Wilbur Wright during their Dayton homecoming celebration in 1909. The original medals are in the Wright State University collection.

Transferred from Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center.

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