Object Details
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Manufacturer
Unknown
Summary
These Apollo command module cufflinks are part of a commemorative set that includes a matching tie-tack belonging to NASA astronaut Michael Collins. On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first human beings to walk on the lunar surface while Collins orbited the Moon in the Apollo 11 command module.
When Collins became the director of the National Air and Space Museum, he loaned these cufflinks to the Museum for display in the "Apollo to the Moon" gallery. He gave the cufflinks and tie tac to the National Collection as permanent donations in 1984.
Credit Line
Donated by Michael Collins
Inventory Number
A19850138000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items
Materials
Overall: Gold, enamel, pearl
Dimensions
3-D (Each): 2.2 × 2.5 × 1.6cm (7/8 × 1 × 5/8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19850138000
