Medal Awarded to Henry Ford, In Recognition for First Ford Car Fully Manufactured in France, 1935
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Throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This medal was awarded to Henry Ford for the first Ford automobile entirely fabricated in France. Although Ford Motor Company had been a manufacturing presence in France since around 1910, it was not until 1934-1935 that Ford automobiles had all French components.
Throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This medal was awarded to Henry Ford for the first Ford automobile entirely fabricated in France. Although Ford Motor Company had been a manufacturing presence in France since around 1910, it was not until 1934-1935 that Ford automobiles had all French components.
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1935
Subject Date
May 1935
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.143
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Bronze
Leather
Satin
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
Green
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 6.375 in
Inscriptions
ADMINISTRATION / DES MONNAIES ET MEDAILLES / PARIS [inside lid] LA PREMIERE VOITURE / 'FORD' / ENTIEREMENT FABRIQUE / EN FRANCE EST PRESENTEE / A MR HENRY FORD [front] ADMINISTRATION / OF COINS AND MEDALS / PARIS [inside lid] FIRST CAR / 'FORD' / FULLY FACTORY / IS PRESENTED IN FRANCE / A MR HENRY FORD [forehead]
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