This Apollo 11 commemorative medal was struck by the Paris Mint in France. Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, and returned to Earth eight days later. It was the fifth human spaceflight in the program and the first to land humans on the Moon. Over 500 million people around the world watched Neil Armstrong's televised image and heard his voice as he took his historic first step on the Moon on July 20. Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin, Jr. were the other two astronauts.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.
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
France
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Manufacturer
Paris Mint
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 × 0.3cm (1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)
Storage: 8.9 × 8.9 × 5.4cm (3 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 2 1/8 in.)
Materials
Silver Alloy
Inventory Number
A19731532000
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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