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Lot #6184
Honorary Awards (13) - From the Personal Collection of Alan Bean

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

From the estate of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean—a collection of 13 honorary awards presented to Bean by various states, countries, and organizations throughout his legendary career, which includes:

- a medallion from the San Diego Air & Space Museum when he was inducted into their International Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2010
- a Kingdom of Morocco ‘Rabat Medallion,’ with its original Arthus Bertrand presentation case and pin
- “Distinguished Achievement” medal from CIBA-GEIGY Composite Materials, presented to Bean in 1988, includes its original ribbon
- an AL Merit Award from the Republic of Chile, includes its original ribbon and presentation case
- a bronze “City of Houston” medal, with edge engraved: “Captain Alan Bean, Trip to the Moon, November 14, 1969 through November 24, 1969, Presented by Mayor Louie Welch, December 14, 1969.” Includes its original presentation case.
- a bronze-tone plaque from the City of Honolulu, Hawaii, with the reverse engraved: “Captain Allen L. Bean USN, Warmest Aloha from the People of Hawaii on Your Return from the Moon, Honolulu, November 28, 1969.”
- a silver-tone medal honoring the Skylab program, minted by Matsumoto Kisho in 1973, with its original case
- a Venezuelan Air Force ‘1st Class Decoration of the Cross’ badge, dated December 10, 1920, with original presentation case and pins
- a bronze-tone “Honorary Citizen of Chicago” medal, which is engraved: “Alan L. Bean, Skylab II, March 26, 1974.” Includes its original case.
- a silver-tone 1965 John F. Kennedy Award from the Institute for American Studies Barcelona, engraved on the reverse, “Alan L. Bean, 1969,” with its original case
- a Luxembourg ‘Order of the Crown of Oak’ medallion with original ribbon, pin, and case
- a ‘Freedom of Progress’ from the Republic of Malagasy, with original ribbon and case
- a gold-tone “Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Award” medal, engraved on the reverse, “For Achievement in Space: Alan Bean, Astronaut/Artist,” with its original case.

In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Amy Bean, the daughter of Alan Bean.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: September 26, 2024 - October 24, 2024