Object Details
Designer
Constantino Affer
Summary
This Apollo 11 commemorative medal was designed by the Italian sculptor, Constantino Affer. Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, and returned to Earth eight days later. It was the fifth human spaceflight in the program and the first to land humans on the Moon. Over 500 million people around the world watched Neil Armstrong's televised image and heard his voice as he took his historic first step on the Moon on July 20. Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin, Jr. were the other two astronauts. Affer used high relief to create a miniature sculpture in this art medal.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this piece of medallic art to the National Collection in 1972.
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Inventory Number
A19731533000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Materials
Bronze with silver coating
Dimensions
3-D (L x W x H) (55g): 5 × 5 × 0.5cm (1 15/16 × 1 15/16 × 3/16 in.)
Country of Origin
Italy
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19731533000