This 14k gold Saturn V rocket, along with the accompanying 14k gold Lunar Module, were made by American Charm Corporation to commemorate the historic Apollo 11 landing on the moon in July 1969. Only four sets were made, three for the astronauts (Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Edwin Aldrin) and one for President Nixon. This particular set was presented to Michael Collins by the American Charm Corporation for the Smithsonian Institution in 1970.
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-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
American Charm Co.
Dimensions
3-D: 1.6 × 1.6 × 8.1cm (5/8 × 5/8 × 3 3/16 in.)
Storage: 14 × 6.4 × 6.4cm (5 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)
Materials
Gold
Plastic
Ink
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19750824000
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Collins
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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