Highly unusual unflown bronze Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Robbins medallion, possibly a prototype, approximately 1.25″ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, which features the mission and astronauts' names in both English and Cyrillic. The reverse is engraved with the launch and entry dates, with raised text reading, "First Joint U.S.-U.S.S.R. Space Flight." The medallion lacks a serial number, but features the Robbins Company hallmark and "Solid Bronze" engraved on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a hinged "Robbins Awards" case, measuring 6″ x 4″ x 1″. From the collection of a former Robbins Company executive.
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