Limited edition commemorative sword made by Wilkinson Sword of London to honor of the Apollo 11 moon landing, numbered 0275 [of an edition of 2000], featuring a 30″ stainless steel blade engraved with depictions of the Saturn rocket launch, the Apollo XI lunar (LM) and command (CM) modules above the Moon's surface, and the American flag; it is also engraved on a floating ribbon "Apollo 11 Moon Landing 20-7-1969." Marked at the bottom near the tang "By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers," the logo of "Wilkinson Sword London," and "Made in England." Overall length measures 36″ long, with an 18K gold-plated crossguard and pommel, and a polished wooden grip. Sword is mounted on its 6.75″ x 39″ mahogany plaque, with presentation plate reading: "Sword by / Wilkinson Sword of London / to Honour the Achievement / of the U.S.A. Moon Landing / 1969," and also bearing an image of the Apollo 11 lunar module. Sword in fine condition; wooden display mount in very good condition, with some wear and tarnishing to presentation plate and several scratches to the wood.
