Medal Awarded to Henry Ford, In Recognition for First Ford Car Fully Manufactured in France, 1935

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Commemorative medal

Date Made

1935

Subject Date

May 1935

Creators

Place of Creation

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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