Cernan’s personally owned City of Houston presentation medallion, measuring 2.5″ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the insignia seal of the city of Houston on one side, and a pair of birds in flight on the opposing side below the Latin motto, “Per Aspera Ad Astra,” meaning, “To the stars through difficulties.” The medal is is engraved on the edge with "Medallic Art Co. NY" and is suspended from a purple ribbon. In fine condition, with a couple small spots of tarnishing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Gene Cernan’s ‘Garage Sale’ through Novaspace. RR Auction COA.
