Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 13, Lincoln Mint

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lincoln Mint

Summary

This Apollo 13 commemorative medal was struck by the Lincoln Mint in the United States. The Apollo 13 mission in April 1970 was intended to be the third to land humans on the Moon. James Lovell, Jr., Fred Haise, Jr., and John Swigert, Jr. were the astronauts. Over 200,000 miles from the earth equipment malfunctions forced the cancellation of the mission, but the astronauts were able to return safely.

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

Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Becker

Inventory Number

A19731543000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MEMORABILIA-Events

Materials

Sterling silver and bronze

Dimensions

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

Country of Origin

United States of America

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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/nv954692fbd-8d34-4a4d-a5c2-6bfc119e3fed

Record ID

nasm_A19731543000