This Apollo command module tie tac is part of a commemorative set that includes a matching set of cufflinks 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 this tie tac 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.
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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D: 5.5 × 2.5 × 1cm (2 3/16 × 1 × 3/8 in.)
Materials
Overall: Gold, enamel, diamond
Inventory Number
A19850139000
Credit Line
Donated by Michael Collins
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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