Medal

Description

One of a group of orders, medals and badges awarded to Sir Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin, Legion of Honour, 3rd Class (Commander), 4th Republic

Museum reference

M.1989.89.34

Collection

Warfare and Defence

Object name

Medal

Date

1946 - 1958

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Textile

Associations

Previous owner: Fleming, Alexander, Sir, 1881 - 1955
France, Western Europe

Exhibitions

• Enquire (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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Credit

Acquired with the aid of the National Heritage Memorial Fund