Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 8

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Federal Republic of Germany

Summary

This Apollo 8 commemorative medal was minted by the Federal Republic of Germany. Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968, and returned to Earth six days later. It was the second human spaceflight and the first lunar orbital mission in the Apollo program. Frank Borman, William Anders, and James Lovell, Jr. were the three astronauts.

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

Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Becker

Inventory Number

A19731539000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MEMORABILIA-Events

Materials

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/nv968e8efdb-9cca-439b-bc1b-f4b21ed9d7da

Record ID

nasm_A19731539000