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Apollo 11 Flown MS66 NGC Silver Robbins Medallion, Serial Number 32, Directly from the Personal Collection of Michael Collins,...
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A beautiful Gem Uncirculated medal
Apollo 11 Flown MS66 NGC Silver Robbins Medallion, Serial Number
32, Directly from the Personal Collection of Michael Collins, with
Handwritten and Signed Letter of Certification, CAG Certified.
This 28mm sterling silver medal was one of 450 flown aboard Apollo
11, the first manned moon landing, July 16-24, 1969, with
crewmembers Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. The
obverse depicts Collins' early and original concept for the mission
insignia with the eagle carrying an olive branch in its mouth. NASA
thought the sharp, open talons of the eagle looked too "warlike"
and the olive branch, representing peace, was moved to the claws.
This is one of, if not the only, major official item that renders
the insignia as it was meant to be by the astronaut designer. The
reverse has the dates of the mission, surnames of the crew, and the
serial number. Examples from mission crewmembers are always
desirable. NGC/CAG 2092308-003.Included with this lot is a handwritten and signed Letter of Certification from Collins on his personal letterhead stating: "I hereby certify the accompanying Apollo XI Robbins medallion, #32, was flown by me aboard Apollo XI to the moon in July 1969, and has been in my personal possession ever since. Michael Collins Apollo XI CMP"
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2022 December 15 - 16 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6262 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2022
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