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Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin Signed Communion Chalice Replica with Photographic Provenance....
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Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin Signed Communion Chalice Replica with Photographic Provenance. A 2.75" tall replica of the silver chalice that Aldrin took to the moon mounted on top of a 3.75" x 2.375" square crystal base signed in black felt tip and bearing a plaque that reads: "A Replica of the Chalice used by Buzz Aldrin in Celebrating Holy Communion on the Moon. Apollo 11 Tranquility base July 20, 1969". Included with the lot is a Certificate that explains the background:"This is a replica of the silver communion chalice carried to the surface of the Moon by Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin on board lunar module Eagle during the first lunar landing July 20, 1969.
"In coordination with Pastor Dean Woodruff of Webster Presbyterian Church, Webster, Texas, shortly after Apollo 11 touched down on the surface of the Moon, Buzz Aldrin partook of communion in the quiet confines of the lunar module. In a prearranged service, the congregation of the church held communion services on Earth at the Webster Presbyterian Church. The lunar communion services were coordinated with the national church headquarters and NASA officials. In order to avoid conflict of duties, the communion elements were stowed in Aldrin's Personal Preference Kit.
"I poured the wine into the chalice. In the one-sixth gravity of the moon the wine curled slowly and gracefully up the side of the cup. It was interesting to think that the very first liquid ever poured on the moon, and the first food eaten there, were communion elements." - Buzz Aldrin
"Then he read the verse from John 15:5 he had printed on a card: "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me."
Included with the lot is a color snapshot photo of Aldrin signing this chalice, a COA from Astronaut Central, and the above-mentioned certificate, all enclosed in a custom leather portfolio. An important grouping for those who collect items of religious significance. Very slight lifting of the signature from the chalice base. Overall excellent.
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2023 December 14 - 15 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6277 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2023
14th-15th
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