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Heinrich Hertz Medal. 1993.: CM.510-2008

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Awaiting location update

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Heinrich Hertz Medal. 1993.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2008-10-13) by Budden, Kenneth G.

Dating

Production date: AD 1993

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 66 mm Diameter 66 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Heinrich Hertz facing three quarters, left.

  • Text: IEEE HEINRICH HERTZ MEDAL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Depiction of radio waves.

  • Text: THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC. (centre) KENNETH G. BUDDEN FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN HERTZIAN (RADIO) WAVES (below) 1993
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.510-2008
Primary reference Number: 228421
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Heinrich Hertz Medal. 1993." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228421 Accessed: 2024-10-03 13:10:32

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