This pewter lunar module model is part of a display set of five Apollo 11 commemorative items given by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong. Rodolfo Putignani, an Italian silversmith, made three display sets in all and gave them to the U.S. government for presentation to the three Apollo 11 astronauts in honor of their historic first landing on the moon in July 1969.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Manufacturer
Rodolfo Putignani
Dimensions
3-D (Model): 6.6cm × 4.6cm × 4.6cm (2.6 × 1.8 × 1.8 in.)
3-D (Display Box): 34.3cm × 25.4cm × 21cm, 3.1kg (1 ft. 1.5 in. × 10 in. × 8.3 in., 6 13/16lb.)
Materials
Silver Alloy
Coating
Inventory Number
A19810241000
Credit Line
Gift of Neil Armstrong
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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