The reverse shows the apollo 11 famous quote one step for man, one leap for mankind. It is only seven months since nasas made a bold decision to send apollo 8 all the way to the moon on the first man. Small bronze apollo 11 medal issued by north american rockwell in 1969. Apollo 11 medal for sale collectibles online daily. The coin analyst recent medallic works by joel iskowitz on apollo 11 and world war i. The medallic art company is one of the premier mints in the united states. The msc artist who produced the final artwork for the apollo patch, norman. Also found out that medallic art company iswas in new york city. Here are photos of him working on the apollo 11 medal and with the medal and neil armstrong. Menconis first medal in the series, the apollo 11, was issued when neil arm strong became the first man to land on the moon in july, 1969.
We combine shipping on multiple items to minimize costs for international buyers. A framed set of the seven medallic art company pure. It is an interesting coincidence that, aside from apollo 11, this was the only flight of the apollo series including skylab and astp that did not include the names of the crewmembers on the patch and that this was the only flight to have a change in crew. Armstrong and aldrin also left an apollo 1 mission patch, in memory of astronauts roger chaffee, gus grissom. Apollo 11 medallion shop nasa the gift shop at nasa. Menconis first medal in the series, the apollo 11, was issued when neil. Wisconsinbased mint acquires medallic art medalcraft mint. Apollo 11 astronauts flown medallions restruck for 50th anniversary.
Medallic art company apollo 11 medal brilliant uncirculated bu maco 999 silvermedallic art company apollo 11 silver medal issued to commemorate the first lunar landing accomplished by the crew of the apollo 11 space mission obverse features the busts of the 3 astronauts facing the earth, with the lunar lander on the moons surface with command module in orbit reverse depicts a bust of. When i consider the heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained. Apollo 11 is the first manned lunar landing by the apollosaturn v. The coin analyst recent medallic works by joel iskowitz coinweek. This bronze medal was issued by kaag trophy company of california to commemorate the apollo 11 lunar landing and moonwalk. The embroidered apollo 11 patch was manufactured by ab emblems, a patch embroidery company started by e. Apollo 11 1969 1st lunar landing jfk bronze medalob. Apollo xi first man on moon medallic art medal 11 b. It was a common practice for the commander of each mission to fly a t38 into the asheville airport to help the. Sterling silver medal struck in italy for the first manned apollo mission apollo 7.
Shop for apollo 11 art from the worlds greatest living artists. Unless you can scan the paper better and provide a maker, it is hard to assign much value to this. The worldfamous medallic art company announced today a new web site. The obverse is a standing figure of what i think is a pioneer or maybe a minuteman like the lexington commem.
The front of the medal features the pictures of the three 3 apollo 11 astronauts armstrong, aldrin and collins. The apollo 12 crew after recovery, inside the mobile quarantine facility. Apollo 11 was launched on july 16, 1969, and returned after a little over eight days carrying neil armstrong, edwin buzz aldrin, jr. Medal, commemorative, apollo 11, medallic art national air and.
Apollo 11 mission overview apollo 11 crew portrait apollo 11 crew portrait credits. Since 1903, medallic art company has been the global leader in our industry, merging oldworld artistry with the latest stateofthe art technology. Kennedy medal commemorating mans first lunar landing. Blue heron nasa apollo 11 mision patch 4 embroidered ironsewon applique patch nasa apollo 11 lunar landing patch with hoop and loop backing wzt 6 pieces military tactical star trek patch individuality patch embroidered,united states space force,science patch,starfleet medical academy pacth,starfleet academy patch set. Dec 25, 20 the medallic art company is a private organization that strikes bas relief medals by commissioned sculptors for hire as well as for their own account.
May 21, 2018 wisconsinbased mint acquires medallic art. Apollo moon missions 11,12,14,15,16,17 medallic art bronze 2. Dec 29, 2008 the obverse is a standing figure of what i think is a pioneer or maybe a minuteman like the lexington commem. The crew comprised of commander neil armstrong, lunar module. Apollo 11 medallion contains metal flown to the moon on apollo missions. This apollo 11 commemorative medal was designed by sculptor karen worth and struck by the medallic art company for the coin. Since 1903, medallic art company has been the global leader in our industry, merging oldworld artistry with the latest stateoftheart technology. The purpose of the apollo 11 mission was to land men on the lunar surface and to return them safely to earth. The medallic art company makes custom 2d and 3d medals and has produced some of the worlds most distinguished awards such as the pulitzer prize, the peabody award, the newbery and caldecott medals, and the inaugural medals for eleven u. The apollo series was one of the shorter ones consisting of only seven medals. Patch, mission, apollo 11 national air and space museum. This official apollo 11 patch measures 4 inches in diameter and is manufactured by ab emblem. The obverse shows the astronauts armstrong, aldrin and collins. Apollo 11 mission patch national air and space museum.
I know he designed the apollo 11 and the gemini spacewalk medals as well as a douglas macarthur medal. As the recipient of more awards for superior metal striking over the past three decades than any company, we are uniquely qualified to carry on the proud tradition of medallic art company. We have been privileged to design and mint some of the most important medals and awards in the united states and the world. This historical medal commemorates the july 20, 1969 moon landing. Art deco french bronze aviation medal by claudeleon mascaux, original box, medallic art co. Apollo 11 first lunar landing bronze 2 12 medal 1969 medallic art co. The new, apollo 11 5oth anniversary medallion arriving before jan 1 2020. Some groups are official medal series, like the society of medalists or the official medals of the american numismatic society, others are arbitrary groupings and collections. Also reproduced the main design from he apollo xii patch, a yankee clipper.
It features an image of the plaque left on the moon. National air and space museum medal, commemorative, apollo 11, medallic art. It is only seven months since nasas made a bold decision to. Apollo 11 patch 4 in merrowed edge with tail with cloth back maker. Apollo 11 patch flown to the moon archives hollywood. Following the tradition set by the crew of gemini v, the apollo 11 crew was given the task of designing its mission patch. The robbins medallions, called such for the company that minted. Featured also is the lem and date of the first lunar landing july 20, 1969 over 50 years ago. This is a commercial copy of the apollo 11 mission patch. A partner of nasa for previous missions, ab emblems became the sole contractor for all nasa patches in 1971. Medalcraft mint, an industry leader in the design and production of custom medallions, challenge coins and other.
The artist behind the apollo 12 patch, victor craft seated. Dec 15, 2010 the worldfamous medallic art company announced today a new web site. Apollo 11 mission patch made in the usa patch 4 inch patch. Another small medal of unknown origins is this bronze apollo 11. Medalcraft mint is the new source of oldworld artistry and americanbased manufacturing valued by customers of the former medallic art company. The medallic art company was founded by two brothers, henri and felix weil. Its a little over eight years since the flights of gagarin and shepard, followed quickly by president kennedys challenge to put a man on the moon before the decade is out. Presumably the others are the engineers mentioned by alan bean in his account of the creation of the patch. From what i could find out it was done by sculptor marshall m.
Menconi 1969 2 12 1969 apollo xi first lunar landing collins, aldrin, armstrong balfour apollo lunar landing medallion medallic art company pure silver. It was the fifth human spaceflight and the first piloted lunar landing in the apollo program. Apollo 11 first lunar landing medal 1969 by lg balfour co. The medallic art company was commissioned to strike this medal. Presidential arts also marketed a number of different holders for the series.
Nasa the eagle has landed mission objective the primary objective of apollo 11 was to complete a national goal set by president john f. The medallic art company is a private organization that strikes bas relief medals by commissioned sculptors for hire as well as for their own account. Social and cultural space collection smithsonian institution. Choose your favorite apollo 11 designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. All seven framed medals have matching serial numbers 5412 of. Apollo 11 is the first manned lunar landing by the apollo saturn v. This specimen too was produced by the medallic art company, and it also is. The space mens identifica tion patch is in the center of the pattern.
In addition to tokens, coins, and massmarket and military awards it has also historically produced some of the finest art medals in the united states. Apollo 11 commemorative mission patch space patches. The seventh commemora tive will be released late in. Apollo 11 was the first time in human history where humans have set foot upon another celestial body. Some groupings are famous because they represent medal selections published in books or catalogs, like the marqusee or. Air and space museum medal, commemorative, john glenn, osborne company. We have been privileged to design and mint some of the most important. Choose your favorite apollo 11 designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and.
The medallic art company makes custom 2d and 3d medals and has produced some of the worlds most distinguished awards such as the pulitzer prize, the peabody award. When the eisenhower dollar coin was released in 1971, the patch design provided. The lunar landing medal is one of their own creations. After being caught offguard by the soviet sputnik i, and then again by sputnik ii, the us sought to accelerate space exploration. This page provides a launch pad to several groups or lists of medals. He views himself as a narrative artist above all, whose art tells a story. February 23, 1983 framed by the bonfoey company, 22. Medallic art company specialized in the collegiate and education markets with products such as graduation medals and ceremonial maces. Shop apollo 11 medallion online from the space store. All seven framed medals have matching serial numbers 5412 of 10,000. Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon.
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