This Apollo 14 commemorative medal was struck by the Lincoln Mint in the United States. Apollo 14 was launched on January 31, 1971, and returned to Earth ten days later. Stuart Roosa, Alan Shepard, and Edgar Mitchell were the astronauts. It was the eighth human spaceflight and the third successful human lunar landing in the Apollo program.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.
Display Status
This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Manufacturer
Lincoln Mint
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Sterling silver
Inventory Number
A19731544000
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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