This Apollo 8 commemorative medal was struck by the Bavarian State Mint. Apollo 8 was launched on December 21, 1968, and returned to earth six days later. It was the second human flight 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 Museum 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
Germany
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Manufacturer
Bavarian State Mint
Dimensions
3-D: 5.1cm (2 in.)
Materials
Silver medal
Inventory Number
A19731510000
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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