Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Federal Republic of Germany

Summary

This Apollo 11 commemorative medal was struck in the Federal Republic of Germany. 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.

Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.

Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Becker

Inventory Number

A19731540000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MEMORABILIA-Events

Materials

Sterling silver

Dimensions

3-D: 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

Germany

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9937821b6-f5ba-48d5-89f5-1d52024dec44

Record ID

nasm_A19731540000