Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medal, 1.25″ diameter. The face bears the raised re-creation of the famous image of Buzz Aldrin looking at the American flag on the lunar surface; the reverse is engraved, “This Medallion contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission that resulted in the first landing of man on the Moon.” Medallion is retained in its original holder and accompanied by its 4.5 x 4.5 presentation certificate issued to Matt Gordon, and is signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. Medal and certificate are housed in their original softcover presentation booklet. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial toning to certificate. Seldom offered complete, these medals represent rare instances when the agency used flown hardware to create keepsakes for their employees; this piece is especially desirable, as it is signed by the first moonwalker, who always modestly deflected attention from himself and towards everyone involved in the program. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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