Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 8

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Federal Republic of Germany
Summary
This Apollo 8 commemorative medal was minted by the Federal Republic of Germany. Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968, and returned to Earth six days later. It was the second human spaceflight and the first lunar orbital mission in the Apollo program. Frank Borman, William Anders, and James Lovell, Jr. were the three astronauts.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Inventory Number
A19731539000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19731539000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv968e8efdb-9cca-439b-bc1b-f4b21ed9d7da
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