| 1962 | |||
| Aluminum medal advertising Bonanza Air Lines. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center the Bonanza trademark. Over it, the phrase "GO BY AIR GO BONANZA". Under it, the legend 'SERVING 22 WESTERN RESORT CITIES". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center, a profile of a plane in flight and the information "SILVER DART F-27A JETPROPSERVICE". Around upper perimeter, the name "BONANZA AIR LINES" and around the bottom perimeter, the phrase "RADAR EQUIPPED". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (41mm) in diameter. | ||
| The F-27A is a Fairchild-built Fokker. Bonanza links California, Nevada, and Arizona. Originally a charter operator, it started intra-state service in 1946 and began interstate operations in 1949. | |||
| 1962-2-20 | |||
| Sterling silver medal commemorating first United States manned orbital flight. | |||
| Obverse: | 3/4 view bust in the center that also shows date and place of flight "FEB. 20 1962 - CAPE CANAVERAL" and the name of the artist "PHILLIP KRACZKOWSKI". Bordering the center are two Mercury capsules and the words 'FIRST U.S. MANNED ORBITAL SPACE FLIGHT ASTRONAUT JOHN H. GLENN". | ||
| Reverse: | Center shows busts of "ORVILLE" and "WILBUR WRIGHT" with their names, the date and places of their first successful flight "DEC. 17, 1903 KITTYHAWK, N.C." and a reproduction of that plane in flight. On the border, the legend "FIRST SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT OF A HEAVIER-THAN-AIR-CRAFT". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (39mm) in diameter. | ||
| Glenn at the time of his flight was a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. His three orbit in the Friendship 7 flight covered some 83,450 miles in 4 hours, 55 minutes, and 23 seconds. This medal was struck commercially by the Robbins Co. of Attleboro, Mass., and is number 111 of 1000 in sterling silver for public sale. | |||
| 1962-2-20a | |||
| Sterling silver medal issued in April 1962 by the Medal of the Month Club. | |||
| Obverse: | Full face portrait in spaceship helmet under the name "JOHN H. GLENN JR." | ||
| Reverse: | Rocket taking off from launching pad and the words "U.S. MAN IN SPACE / PROJECT MERCURY ORBITAL SPACE FLIGHT / ASTRONAUT JOHN GLENN, ATLAS D ROCKET, FEB. 20, 1962". | ||
| Circular: | 1 5/16" (34mm) in diameter. On rim "STERLING". | ||
| 1962-2-20b | |||
| Silver color medal commemorating the U.S.A.'s first manned orbital flight. | |||
| Obverse: | Full face bust in high relied under the name "COL. JOHN H. GLENN, JR.". Also shows name of sculptor "AFFER". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows path of the space capsule on a segment of the globe and the legend "FIRST AMERICAN ORBITAL FLIGHT- FEB. 20, 1962". | ||
| Circular: | 1 31/32" (50mm) in diameter. | ||
| See 1962-2-20 | |||
| 1962-2-20c | |||
| Gold medal struck for first USA astronaut to orbit the earth. | |||
| Obverse: | 3/4 head bust encircled by the name "JOHN H. GLENN". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows capsule orbiting the globe. At the left the date "20 2 1962" (February 2) and at the top, in Italian and in English, the legend "MAN'S FLIGHT INTO SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams .900 silver. | ||
| Lt. Colonel John H. Glenn Jr. became the first American in orbit when he circled the earth three times in the Mercury capsule Friendship 7. | |||
| 1962-2-20d | |||
| Bronze medal struck for John H. Glenn, astronaut. | |||
| Obverse: | 3/4 front face under the caption "LT. COL. JOHN H. GLENN, JR. USMC". At the base is the name of the artist "E. QUATTROCCHI 1962". | ||
| Reverse: | The following information appears over a representation of the ascending rocket "BORN JULY 18, 1921 / CAMBRIDGE, OHIO / FIRST U.S. MANNED ORBITAL / SPACE FLIGHT FEBRUARY 20, 1962 / THREE CIRCUITS IN 4 HOURS / AND 56 MINUTES". At the bottom, the information "THE MEDAL OF THE MONTH CLUB". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter with attached link and ring. | ||
| This is the 8th of the Medal of the Month Club series. | |||
| 1962-2-20e | |||
| Medal struck for Glenn's orbital flight. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows rocket against background of its name "FRIENDSHIP 7". At the left center, the date of the flight "FEBRUARY / 20, 1962". Around perimeter at the bottom, the name of the astronaut "JOHN H. GLENN". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center the symbol of the Friendship 7 and in a panel around the perimeter, at the top the word "PROJECT" and at the bottom "MERCURY". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. The rim is milled. Nickel plate, coinage type. | ||
| See 1962-2-20 for details. | |||
| 1962-2-20f | |||
| Forth medal (sterling silver) in The Franklin Mint "America in Space" series, honoring John Glenn's flight. | |||
| Obverse: | In a circle in the center shows space ship and its path around the earth. Around the perimeter, the legend "AMERICA'S FIRST MANNED ORBITAL FLIGHT FRIENDSHIP 7". | ||
| Reverse: | "FEBRUARY 20, 1962, JOHN GLENN / JR. IN MERCURY CAPSULE FRIENDSHIP 7 / COMPLETED AMERICA'S FIRST EARTH- / ORBIT FLIGHT OF THREE REVOLUTIONS. / THE SPECTACULAR FLIGHT IS BEST / REMEMBERED FOR THE SPACE- / CRAFT'S FIERY RE-ENTRY". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. | ||
| Sculpted by Anthony Jones. | |||
| 1962-2-20g | |||
| Third of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint in Washington D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows rocket taking off from Cape Canaveral and three views of the earth indicating the three orbits. At the lower left , the name "FRIENDSHIP 7". | ||
| Reverse: | "GLENN / FEB. 20, 1962 / MERCURY-ATLAS -6 / 4 HOURS, 55 MINUTES, / 23 SECONDS / 3 REVOLUTIONS/ FIRST ORBITAL / FLIGHT". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| The series was designed by Donald Struhar and sculptured by Phillip Kraczkowski. The proof finish edition was limited. | |||
| 1962-2-20h | |||
| One of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of medals, in sterling silver proof. | |||
| Obverse: | Sows Friendship 7 and its path around the earth, in the center. Around the perimeter "FIRST MANE IN ORBIT / JOHN H. GLENN JR" and a beading. | ||
| Reverse: | "MERCURY VI" and an Airforce symbol. Then, "MISSION: FIRST / MANNED ORBIT / OF THE EARTH / ROCKET: ATLAS D / ORBITS: THREE / DISTANCE: 80,966 MILES / FEB 10, 1962". Beading around the perimeter. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1962-2-20i | |||
| Third of the Mercury series of six medals commemorating the Manned Space Flight of Mercury/Redstone and Mercury/Atlas. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows the space ship over a portion of the globe on which North and South America are pictured. At the left, the letters "M.A. VI". At the top, "JOHN H. GLENN JR. / 1ST AMERICAN / TO ORBIT THE EARTH". At the bottom the date 'FEBRUARY 20, 1962". | ||
| Reverse: | Identical to 61-5-5g. | ||
| Circular: | 1 17/32" (40mm) in diameter. Nickel silver. | ||
| See 1961-5-5g. | |||
| 1962-5-24 | |||
| Gold medal struck for American astronaut M. Scott Carpenter. | |||
| Obverse: | Profile facing left and the name "M. SCOTT CARPENTER". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows three orbits on the globe. Above the globe, the date "24 MAGGIO 1962" and around the perimeter, in English and in Italian, the legend "MAN'S FLIGHT INTO SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) Weight 10.5 grams .900 fine. | ||
| Lt. Commander M. Scott Carpenter made a three orbit flight in the Mercury capsule Aurora 7 that lasted 4 hours, and 56 minutes. See 1961-4-12 for details of issue. | |||
| 1962-5-24a | |||
| Fourth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint, Washington D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows capsule in space and three views of the earth indicating the path of the three orbits. Also shows the name " AURORA 7". Also indicated separation of rocket and capsule. | ||
| Reverse: | "CARPENTER MAY 24, 1962 / MERCURY-ATLAS 7 / 4 HOURS, 56 MINUTES / 5 SECONDS / 3 REVOLUTIONS" | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This series was designed by Donald Shruhar and sculptured by Phillip Kraczowski. The proof finish edition is limited. | |||
| 1962-5-24b | |||
| Fourth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of medals in sterling silver proof. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows Aurora 7 descending by parachute through the clouds. Around the perimeter "SECOND U.S. MAN IN ORBIT. M. SCOTT CARPENTER" and beading. | ||
| Reverse: | "MERCURY VII" and the Air Force symbol. Then, "MISSION: TEST VARIOUS / CONTROLS IN ORBIT/ ROCKET: ATLAS D / ORBITS: THREE / DISTANCE: 81,325 MILES / MAY 24, 1962". | ||
| Circular: | 1 3/32 (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1962-5-24c | |||
| Fourth of the Mercury series of six metals commemorating the Manned Space of Mercury/Redstone and Mercury/Atlas. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center the space ship with the letters "M/A" at the left and "VII" at the right. At the top, the name, "SCOTT CARPENTER" and at the bottom the date "MAY 24, 1962". | ||
| Reverse: | Identical with 61-5-5g. | ||
| Circular: | 1 17/32" (40mm) in diameter. Nickel silver. | ||
| 1962-7-10 | |||
| Ninth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver medals, proof finish, struck for the legend of Telstar. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center shows Telstar in space. Around the perimeter the legend "FIRST INTERCONTINENTAL TV COMMUNICATIONS * TELSTAR". | ||
| Reverse: | "JULY 10, 1962, TELSTAR L SATELLITE / PROVIDED THE WORLD'S FIRST DIRECT / EXCHANGE OF UNITED STATES AND / EUROPEAN TELEVISION PROGRAMS / THE EXCHANGE TOOK PLACE / THE DAY OF THE LAUNCH". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1962-8-11 | |||
| Gold medal struck in honor of the Russian Major Andrian G. Nikolaiev who made 64 orbits of the earth in Vostok III. | |||
| Obverse: | Full face view encircled by the name in English and Russian "A. NIKOLAIEV". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows the Vostok III in orbit around the globe. At the bottom the date "11-8-1962" and around the perimeter, in Italian and Russian, the legend "MAN'S FLIGHT IN SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams .900 fine. | ||
| See 1961-4-12 for details of issue. | |||
| 1962-8-12 | |||
| Gold medal struck in honor of the Russian Lt. Col. Pavel R. Popovic who made 48 orbits of the earth in Vostok IV. | |||
| Obverse: | Head profile facing left encircled by the name, in English and Russian, "P. POPOVIC". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows Vostok IV in orbit around the globe. At the bottom the date "12-8-62" and around the perimeter, in Italian and in Russian, the legend "MAN'S FLIGHT IN SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams .900 fine. | ||
| See 1961-4-12 for details of the issue. | |||
| 1962-8-27 | |||
| Eleventh of the Franklin Mint "AMERICAN IN SPACE" series of sterling silver medals, proof finish, struck for Mariner 11. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows the spacecraft in space with antennas extended. Around the perimeter the legend "FIST EXPLORATION OF VENUS ATMOSPHERE MARINER 11". | ||
| Reverse: | "AUGUST 27, 1962, MARINER SPACE/ CRAFT TRAVELED 48 MILLION MILES / REACHED VENUS ON DECEMBER 14 / AND TRANSMITTED INFORMATION / ON THE PLANET'S TEMPERATURE / AND CHEMICAL MAKE-UP / BACK TO THE EARTH". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1962-10-3 | |||
| Silver color medal struck for 1962 orbital flights. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, 3/4 view head of Glenn, next to ascending capsuled rocket. At the top, the legend "PROJECT MERCURY MANNED ORBITAL FLIGHT'. At the bottom left "JOHN GLENN JR. SCOTT CARPENTER WALTER SCHIRRA 1962". | ||
| Reverse: | Winged figure holds aloft a model of Telstar. A legend reads "TELSTAR WORLD SATELLITE COMMUNICATION 1962". | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/32" (33mm) in diameter. | ||
| In 1962, Col. Glenn became the first American in orbit when he circled the earth three times in the mercury capsule Friendship 7, on February 20. Commander Carpenter made a three orbit flight in the Aurora 7 on May 24. Commander Schirra orbited six times in Sigma 7 on October 3. Telstar, the first U.S. communication satellite was launched 7-10-62 by NASA at the expense of American Tel & Tel Co. It proved successful. | |||
| 1962-10-3a | |||
| Gold medal struck for American astronaut Walter M. Schirra. | |||
| Obverse: | Profile facing left and the name "WALTER M .SCHIRRA". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows orbits on a globe and beneath the date "3 OTTOBRE 1962". Around the perimeter in Italian and English, the legend "MAN'S FLIGHT INTO SPACE". Also shows the name Sigma 7. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams .900 fine. | ||
| Commander Walter M. Schirra made a six orbit flight in the Mercury capsule Sigma 7. The flight lasted nine hours and thirteen minutes. | |||
| 1962-10-3b | |||
| Nickel medal struck for Schirra's flight in Sigma 7. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center the space capsule is shown in vertical position behind the caption in vertical position behind the caption "SIGMA 7". At the left, the date "OCTOBER 3 / 1962". At the bottom the name "WALTER M. SCHIRRA". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center a symbol and the numeral "7". In a panel around the perimeter the words "PROJECT MERCURY". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (37mm) in diameter rim is milled. | ||
| 1962-10-3c | |||
| Fifth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space". Issued by the International Mint in Washington D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows "SIGMA 7" descending by parachute into the ocean, the paths of its six orbits and the carrier awaiting it "U.S.S. KEARSARGE". | ||
| Reverse: | "SCHIRRA OCT. 3, 1962 / MERCURY-ATLAS-8 / 9 HOURS, 13 MINTUES, / 11 SECONDS / 6 REVOLUTIONS". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| The series was designed by Donald Struhar and sculptured by Phillip Kraczowski. The Proof Finish edition is limited. | |||
| 1962-10-3d | |||
| One of the Danbury Mint's "Men in Space" series of space medal in sterling silver proof. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Schirra entering Sigma 7, his space capsule. Around the perimeter "THIRD U.S. MAN IN ORBIT, WALTER M. SCHIRRA JR." and beading. | ||
| Reverse: | At top, "MERCURY VIII" and the Air Force symbol. Then "MISSION: TEST ORBITAL / FREE FLIGHT / ROCKET: ATLAS D / ORBITS: SIX: / DISTANCE; 143,938 MILES / OCTOBER 3, 1962". Beading around the perimeter. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1962-10-3e | |||
| Fifth of the Mercury series of six medals, commemorating the Manned Space Flights of Mercury/Redstone and Mercury/Atlas. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, shows space ship about to land in the ocean, with an aircraft carrier and helicopter in the background. At the top, the name : "WALTER SCHIRRA, JR.". Opposite the space ship "M.A.VIII" and at the bottom: "OCTOBER 3, 1962". | ||
| Reverse: | Identical with 1965-5-5g. | ||
| Circular: | 1 17/32" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1962-12-13 | |||
| Thirteenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of proof-finish, sterling silver medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows a Relay communication satellite in orbit. Around the perimeter, the information: "FIRST SATELLITE LINKING OF THREE CONTINENTS * RELAY". | ||
| Reverse: | "DECEMBER 13, 1962. THE RELAY 1 / SATELLITE ESTABLISHED TELEVISION, TELE- / PHONE, TELEPRINT AND FACSIMILE / RADIO SIGNAL COMMUNICATION / BETWEEN EUROPE, NORTH / AND SOUTH AMERICA". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This craft was designated by NASA as an active-repeater satellite and was designed to research the technique for increasing communication exchange on a trans-oceanic scale. It was fitted with solar calls to use sunlight to charge its batteries. | |||
| 1963-5 | |||
| Bronze medal struck as the 67th issue of the Society of Medalists. | |||
| Obverse: | Man outlined against a star points to the legend "AD ASTRA PER ASPERA". | ||
| Reverse: | Male and female figures advance under the guidance of a mythical figure who represents as engraved "THE SPIRIT OF THE SPACE AGE". | ||
| Circular: | 2 7/8" (72mm) in diameter. On the rim, "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALIST 67th ISSUE - MAY 1963. KAREN WORTH SC MEDALLIC ART CO, N.Y. BRONZE". | ||
| See 1942a for details about The Society of Medalists. | |||
| 1963-5-15 | |||
| Gold medal struck for American astronaut L. Gordon Cooper. | |||
| Obverse: | Profile facing left and the name "L. GORDON COOPER". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows flight path on globe. Above the date "15-16 MAGGIO 1963". Around the perimeter, the legend in Italian and in English "MAN'S FLIGHT INTO SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams .900 fine. | ||
| Major Leroy Gordon Cooper completed project Mercury with his 22-orbital flight. Mechanical failure necessitated manual control by Cooper in the closing minutes of the flight. The landing was uneventful. The flight lasted 34:19:9 (hours/minutes/seconds). The final objective of Mercury was one day in space. | |||
| 1963-5-15a | |||
| Sixth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space", issued by the International Mint, Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Cooper's head and upper body looks down on representation of the earth around which a band reads "22 ORBITS OVER 100 NATIONS". At the upper left, the name of his capsule "FAITH 7" and below, the legend "MANUAL RE-ENTRY". | ||
| Reverse: | "COOPER MAY 15-16, 1963 / MERCURY-ATLAS -9 / 34 HOURS, 19 MINUTES / 49 SECONDS / 22 REVOLUTIONS". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| The series was designed by Donald Struhar and sculptured by Phillip Kraczowski. The proof finish edition is limited. | |||
| 1963-5-15b | |||
| Sixth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver proof, finish medals. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows space capsule suspended from a parachute landing in the ocean on its return to earth. Around the perimeter, the information "AMERICA'S FIRST PROLONGED SPACE FLIGHT * FAITH 7". | ||
| Reverse: | Underneath a planet "MAY 15, 1963, GORDON COOPER IN / MERCURY CAPSULE FAITH 7 COMPLETED 23 EARTH ORBITS DURING A FLIGHT / LASTING 34 ½ HOURS. THE FLIGHT / WAS AN ENDURANCE TEST OF / MAN AND HIS CAPSULE". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1963-5-15c | |||
| Sixth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals in sterling silver proof. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows Faith 7 in orbital flight. Around the perimeter 'FIRST U.S. LONG FLIGHT. L. GORDON COOPER JR." and beading. | ||
| Reverse: | At top "MERCURY IX" and the Air Force symbol. Then "MISSION: DETERMINE / HUMAN EFFECTS OF LONG / DISTANCE SPACE FLIGHT / ROCKET: ATLAS D / ORBITS: 22 / DISTANCE: 546,167 MILES / MAY 15, 1963" and beading. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1963-5-15d | |||
| Sixth of the Mercury series of six medals , commemorating the Manned Space Flights of Mercury/Redstone and Mercury/Atlas. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center shows the space ship re-entering the atmosphere and the designation "M.A IX". At the top, the name, "GORDON COOPER", and at the bottom the date, "MAY 15, 1963". | ||
| Reverse: | Identical with 61-5-5g | ||
| Circular: | 1 17/32" (40mm) in diameter. Nickel silver. | ||
| See 1961-5-5g. | |||
| 1963-5-16 | |||
| Silver medal struck for project Mercury astronauts. | |||
| Obverse: | Four head busts encased in helmets and under them the information "GLENN 20.2.1962 CARPENTER 24.5.1962 SCHERRA 3.10.1962 COOPER15/16.5.1963". Above this the word "MERCURY". | ||
| Reverse: | Four heads and around the circumference, the information "N. KOPERNIKUS 1473-1543 J. KEPLER 1571-1630 I. NEWTON 1643-1727 A. EINSTEIN 1879-1955". | ||
| Circular: | 2" (50mm) in diameter. | ||
| Minted for public sale by the Federal Mint of Vienna. Same medal in smaller size, 1 3/16" (30mm) in diameter. | |||
| 1963-6-14 | |||
| Gold medal struck in honor of the USSR Lt. Col. Valery F. Bykovsky who orbited the earth 81 times in Vostok V. | |||
| Obverse: | Face profile facing right and the name, in English and Russian, "V. BYKOVSKY". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows courses followed around the globe on which are inscribed in Italian and Russian, "MAN'S FIRST FLIGHT IN SPACE". At the top the name "VOSTOCK V" and at the bottom, the date "14 GIUGNO 1963". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams, .900 fine. | ||
| See 1961-4-12 for details. | |||
| 1963-6-16 | |||
| Gold medal struck in honor of Valentina V. Tereskova of the USSR, the first woman in space who orbited the earth 48 times in Vostok VI. | |||
| Obverse: | Profile facing left and the name, in English and in Russian, "V. TERESKOVA". | ||
| Reverse: | Orbit is shown on the globe. Above the globe is the date '16-6-1963". Around the globe, in Italian and Russian, is the legend "FIRST FLIGHT OF A WOMAN IN SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (26mm) in diameter. Weight 10.5 grams, .900 fine. | ||
| See 1961-4-12 for details of issue. | |||
| 1963-6-19 | |||
| Gold medal (.900 fine) struck in honor of the Russian who was the first woman to circle the globe. | |||
| Obverse: | Profile of astronaut facing right and her name "VALENTINA TERESHKOVA" in Russian letters. | ||
| Reverse: | Youth and rocket heading toward space. At the bottom in Russian letters, the legend, "FIRST WOMAN TO CIRCLE THE GLOBE IN THE SOVIET COSMIC SHIP 'VOSTOCK 6', JUNE 16-19, 1963". At the left, the name of the artist, "G. POSTNIKOV". | ||
| Circular: | 1 5/32" (29mm) in diameter. | ||
| This medal weighing 17 grams and a smaller one (25mm and 10 grams) were issued by the Russian mint for general sale. | |||
| 1963-7-8 | |||
| Bronze medal honoring one of the military aviation pioneers of the U.S.A. | |||
| Obverse: | 3/4 view head and shoulder bust encircled by the name "BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK P. LAHM". At right is the name of the artist "C.L. SCHMITZ". | ||
| Reverse: | "BORN NOV. 17, 1877 / MANSFIELD-OHIO / PIONEER BALLOON-AIRSHIP / AIRPLANE PILOT / WINNER 1ST INTERNATIONAL / BALLOON RACE 1906 / ORGANIZED 1ST MILITARY / PILOT TRAINING CENTER / 1926". At bottom is the statement "THE MEDAL OF THE MONTH". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter with a small loop at the top. | ||
| Lahm's father, Frank S. Lahm, was a balloon pilot and while resident in Paris gave his son both instruction and encouragement. It was due to Frank S. that the son entered the first International Balloon race. Frank P. was one of the two U.S. army officers designated by the Chief Signal Officer to receive flight training from Wilbur Wright as part of the government's contract for purchase of its first airplane. In 1926, Lahm, then a Brigadier General , was given command of the Air training Center at San Antonio, Texas. Events from 1901-1914 are well told in How Our Army Grew Wings, by Chandler & Lahm (1943). General Lahm died on July 8, 1963. | |||
| 1963-7-13 | |||
| Aluminum medal struck for General Dynamics. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, the company's trademark and around the perimeter "GENERAL DYNAMICS / ASTRONAUTICS". | ||
| Reverse: | "5TH / ANNIVERSARY / OPEN HOUSE / JULY 13 / 1963". | ||
| Circular: | 1 7/16" (32mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1963-7-26 | |||
| Fifteen of the Franklin Mint "Americans in Space" series of proof-finish, sterling silver medals. | |||
| Tests had proved that a satellite could receive a message, then amplify and rebroadcast it. The problem was that transmission time was limited. To solve this, SYNCOM I was launched to match its speed with that of the spin of the Earth at the Equator, but its radio failed. SYNCOM II did the job successfully. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows Syncom II, the communications satellite in orbit. Around it, the legend: "FIRST SYNCHRONOUS ORBIT SATELLITE SYNCOM II". | ||
| Reverse: | "JULY 26, 1963. THE SYNCOM II / SATELLITE ESTABLISHED SYNCHRONOUS / COMMUNICATIONS WITH EARTH ON A / GLOBAL SCALE 24 HOURS DAILY. IT HAD / AN ORBIT SPEED NEARLY EQUAL / TOP EARTH'S ROTATION SPEED". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1963-8 | |||
| Medal struck for Wingfoot LTA Society of Akron, Ohio for the first National Championship hot air balloon meet. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, a plane, a rocket and a balloon and the dates "1763" and "1963". Beneath the plane, "KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN". Around the perimeter, at the top, the legend "180 YEARS OF FLIGHT" and below, a laurel wreath. | ||
| Reverse: | "FIRST / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP / HOT AIR BALLOON / MEET / FEATURING / THE EDWARD J. HILL / MEMORIAL CUP RACE / CLASS A-3 BALLOON / INTERNATIONAL ALTITUDE / RECORD ATTEMPT / MICHIGAN / CHAPTER 99S SMALL / RACE / AUGUST-1963". Also has incused the name of the winner "DON PICCARD", a member of the celebrated family of balloonist. | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm)in diameter. On the rim, the name of the striker "MEDALLIC ART CO. NY". | ||
| The medal was on sale to the public at $5. | |||
| 1964 | |||
| Bronze medal struck for McDonnell Aircraft Co. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows a space capsule, crafted by the company, circling the earth. Around it, the information McDonnell - 25 years. | ||
| Reverse: | Shows the dates "1939 -1964". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1964a | |||
| Aluminum medal, probably struck for Coin Aircraft, which unsuccessfully competed for a government contract. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows the Coin Aircraft and around perimeter the name "GENERAL DYNAMICS CONVAIR". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center "A / BIRD IN / HAND" and above it "MODEL 45" and below it "CHARGER". Probably refers to the fact that it had a plane in hand while North American, which won the competition, did not. The only model built crashed and burned at Lindbergh field while being evaluated by the Navy for service in Vietnam. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1964-6-22 | |||
| Bronze medal struck for Vincent Burnelli. | |||
| Obverse: | Full face bust under the name "VINCENT J. BURNELLI". Also shows name of artist "E. QUATTROCCHI 1965". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows Burnelli's design for a four-engine jet powered flying wing air transport and at the right, the information "1919 / Lawson / Airliner / lifting body designs 1921 RB-1 1924 RB-2 / 1927 GX-3 1928 CB=16 / 1930 UB-20 1934 Ub-14 / 1939 CO-A1 1945 CBY-3 / 1946-64 Advanced Jet / Designs / Born Temple / Texas / 11-22-1895 / Died / 6-22-1964". At the top, the description "AVIATION PIONEER" and at the bottom, the legend "MEDAL OF THE MONTH FOUNDATION". Th reverse was sculpted by Joseph A DiLorenzo. | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter with link in ring. | ||
| This is the 9th in the medal of the Month series and was struck by Medallic Art Co. as shown on the rim of the medal. Burnelli was a pioneer aircraft designer whose fundamental theory was his concept of a lifting fuselage (flying wing). | |||
| 1964-7-28 | |||
| Nineteenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof-finish medals. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows Ranger VII near the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the legend: "AMERICA'S FIRST CLOSE UP LUNAR PHOTOS * RANGER VII". | ||
| Reverse: | "JULY 28, 1964, RANGER 7 REACHED / THE MOON JULY 31 TAKING MORE THAN 4,300 PHOTOS BEFORE IT IMPACTED / IN MARE COGNITUM. IT TOOK THE / LAST PICTURE ONLY 1,000 FEET / FROM THE IMPACT POINT". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1964-8-13 | |||
| Brass medal struck in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of Schiller Park, Illinois. | |||
| Obverse: | Jet plane and "1964" at top and plow and date "1914" at bottom. In the center, the legend "SCHILLER PARK ANNIVERSARY" and in smaller letters, "PLOW SHARES TO JET FIELDS". | ||
| Reverse: | "SCHILLER PARK GOLDEN JUBILEE - THROUGH AUGUST 16 - 1964". "SOUVENIR / HALF / DOLLAR / REDEEMABLE AT / CELEBRATION HEADQUARTERS / ON OR BEFORE / AUGUST 13, 1964 / IN SCHILLER PARK / ILL/" | ||
| Circular: | 1 5/16" (34mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1964-9-29 | |||
| Copper medal struck at general Dynamics Convair branch. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows twin-boom aircraft and around it the information "GENERAL DYNAMICS CONVAIR". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center the information "FIRST / COIN AIRCRAFT / ROLL / OUT". Around the lower perimeter "SEPT. 29, 1964. SAN DIEGO CALIF". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| Same medal in aluminum. | |||
| 1964-10 | |||
| Bronze medal struck for the Boeing Coin Club on its 5th anniversary in October 1964. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows B-52 in flight and the legend "THE BOEING COMPANY WICHITA-KANSAS". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center are pictured a Kaydel, a B-29 and a B-47. Around the border is the legend "THE BOEING COIN CLUB ORGANIZED OCT. 1959 -ANA 35646". | ||
| Circular: | 1 3/4" (45mm) in diameter. | ||
| On the rim "MEDALLIC ART CO. NY" the word "BRONZE" and the serial number "190". The sculptor was Patrick Whitaker. There were 150 medals in silver numbered on the rim 1 -150 and 1,000 in bronze similarly numbered. | |||
| 1964-11-28 | |||
| Seventeenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof-finish medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Mariner IV, over a small representation of Mars. Around the perimeter, the legend "PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION OF MARS * MARINER IV". | ||
| Reverse: | " NOVEMBER 28, 1964. THE MARINER / IV CRAFT REACHED THE PLANET MARS / ON JULY 14, 1965, A DISTANCE OF / MORE THAN 134 MILLION MILES / AND TOOK 22 PHOTOS OF THE / PLANET'S CRATERED SURFACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1965 | |||
| Gold medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. | |||
| Obverse: | Stylized, profiled head of fighter pilot in helmet, suggesting the shape of a Spitfire, encircled by the legend "Battle of Britain 25th Anniversary". Also shows the name of the artist "A. GAMES". | ||
| Reverse: | Stylized RAF eagle with outstretched wings under a formation of nine Spitfires. Below are the dates "1940 1956". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. 22 carat gold, wt. 17 ½ grams. | ||
| This medal was struck at the Austrian Mint for sale in England, in three sizes: 20mm at £3.10.0; 32mm at £ 15.5.0; There were 1500, 1-1500, of the 50mm size, and 5000, 1-1500, of the 32mm size. | |||
| 1965a | |||
| Bronze Australian medal commemorating the World War II Battle of Britain. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, a crest bearing the inscription 'AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION". Around the perimeter, the legend "STRUCK BY THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center, three Spitfires in flight over the Dome of St. Paul's and the legend "NEVER IN THE FIELD / OF HUMAN CONFLICT / WAS SO MUCH OWED / BY SO MANY TO / SO FEW / CHURCHILL". In a panel around the perimeter the legend "COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY. THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN. 1940". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. | ||
| Medal bears the number "117" engraved on the rim. | |||
| 1965b | |||
| Nickel medal struck for the 25th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Britain. | |||
| Obverse: | Head of Pilot in helmet and goggles facing left. Around the circumference, the legend "BATTLE OF BRITAIN 25TH ANNIVERSARY". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows the dates "1940-1965" over and eagle o flight above a "V" of nine small planes. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (25mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1965-3-23 | |||
| Seventh of the silver (.900 fine) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" series issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows spacecraft circling the earth. At the bottom, flanked by a spray of leaves, the word "GEMINI 2" is a superimposed on a Roman "III". At the top is the legend "IN FLIGHT CHANGE OF ORBIT". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "GRISSOM-YOUNG" and then "GEMINI III / MARCH 23, 1965 / 4 HOURS, 53 MINUTES / 3 REVOLUTIONS / FIRST U.S. TWO MAN ORBIT". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This is a limited proof-finish edition. | |||
| 1965-3-23a | |||
| Eighth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver medals, proof-finish, struck for Gemini III. | |||
| Obverse: | Final inspection of the new spacecraft before flight. Around the circumference, the legend "GEMINI 3 AMERICA'S FIRST TWO MAN SPACE FLIGHT". | ||
| Reverse: | "MARCH 23, 1965 ASTRONAUTS VIRGIL / I. GRISSOM AND JOHN W. YOUNG IN / THE MOLLY BROWN COMPLETED THREE / ORBITS IN 4 HOURS 42 MINUTES / IN THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL TEST OF / THE GEMINI SPACECRAFT". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| The Mercury program ended and Project Gemini began with this flight. Gemini 3 was a more sophisticated vehicle than its forerunners and this flight was most importantly a test of the vehicle and its equipment. It was designed by McDonnell Aircraft Corp. | |||
| 1965-3-23b | |||
| Seventh of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals in sterling silver proof. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, Gemini III has alighted in the ocean and the crew is about to leave it. Around the perimeter, at the top "FIRST U.S. TWO MAN FLIGHT" and at the bottom, the names "YOUNG-GRISSOM". | ||
| Reverse: | At top "GEMINI III" and the Air Fore symbol. Then "MISSION: TEST ORBITAL / MANEUVERABILITY / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / ORBITS: THREE / DISTANCE: 80,000 MILES / MARCH 23, 1965". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1965-3-23c | |||
| Bronze medal struck for the Gemini 3 - the first of the Gemini series of medals by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, the space vehicle in flight under the legend: "GT-III / FIRST MANNED / ORBITAL MANEUVER". Around the perimeter, at the top: "VIRGIL GRISSOM - JOHN YOUNG" and at the bottom: "MARCH 23, 1965". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows rocket at launch and at the left, the caption "PROJECT / GEMINI" and at the right the Gemini symbol. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden bronze, and .999 pure silver. | |||
| 1965-6-3 | |||
| Sterling silver medal struck to honor the U.S. Project Gemini. | |||
| Obverse: | A Titan booster rocket takes off against a background of clouds and the legend "GEMINI / II AMERICA'S HISTORIC / GIANT STEP / TOWARD THE MOON". Underneath is the last name of the artist "FRUDAKIS". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows astronaut in space attached to the spacecraft and the information 'EDWARD H. WHITE JUNE 3, 1965". Around the perimeter is the legend "MAN'S FIRST SELF-PROPELLED WALK IN SPACE - 6000 MILES - 20 MINUTES - 540,000 FEET". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter with milled edge. Also on the edge, the number "22345". | ||
| This is the 18th medal issued for the members of the National Commemorative Society. See 1927-5-20 for details to NCS. The sculptor is the American born "EVANGELOS FRUDAKIS". This is Gemini IV with James A. McDivitt & Edward H. White II. Its flight time was 97:56:12 and it made 62 revolutions of the Earth. It was the first extensive maneuver of a spaceship by a pilot. | |||
| 1965-6-3a | |||
| Eighth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows Astronaut Edward H. White outside his space craft. At the right in curved, vertical line "FIRST U.S. SPACE WALK". At the top "GEMINI" is superimposed on a Roman "IV". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "McDIVITT-WHITE" and then "GEMINI IV / JUNE 3-7, 1965 / 97 HOURS, 56 MINUTES / 11 SECONDS / 62 REVOLUTIONS / FIRST EVA". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This is a limited proof finish edition. | |||
| 1965-6-3b | |||
| Eighth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals in sterling silver proof finish. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows astronaut Edward H. White attached to his space capsule. Around the perimeter at the top, "FIRST U.S. SPACE WALK" and at the bottom "McDIVITT-WHITE". | ||
| Reverse: | At top "GEMINI IV" and the Air Fore symbol. Then "MISSION: ATTEMPT / EXTRA-VEHICULAR / ACTIVITY / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 62 / DISTANCE: 1,609,700MILES". At the bottom "JUNE 3, 1965". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1965-6-3c | |||
| Sterling silver medal struck for the first space walk of a U.S. astronaut. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows the space ship with Edward H. White in space outside the capsule. | ||
| Reverse: | Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "FIRST AMERICAN SPACE WALK". In the center, the information "JAMES (sic) WHITE / JUNE 3, 1965 / FROM GEMINI 4". At the bottom, in small letters "STERLING ITALY" and the symbol "NN" for Nebraska Numismatics. | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1965-6-3d | |||
| Tenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver medals, proof finish, struck for Gemini 4. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows astronaut White in space outside his space capsule over the earth. Around the perimeter the legend: "AMERICA'S FIRST MAN TO WALK IN SPACE * GEMINI 4". | ||
| Reverse: | "JUNE 3, 1965, JAMES A. McDIVITT / AND EDWARD H. WHITE COMPLETED / 62 ORBITS. WHITE LEFT THE SPACE - / CRAFT ONE HUNDRED MILES ABOVE / THE EARTH AND FLOATED IN / SPACE FOR 21 MINUTES". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1965-6-3e | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini IV - second of the Gemini series by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows White outside the space ship in space over the earth, under the designation "GT - IV". Around the perimeter, at the top "JAMES McDIVITT - EDWARD WHITE" and at the bottom, the date, "JUNE 3, 1965". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 1965-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze and .999 silver. | |||
| 1965-8-21 | |||
| Ninth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows an American Eagle over the word "GEMINI" flanked by two wreaths. In a panel at the top "WORLD SPACE RECORDS". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top, "COOPER-CONRAD" and then "GEMINI V / AUG. 21-29, 1965 / 190 HOURS, 56 MINUTES, / 1 SECOND / 120 REVOLUTIONS / LONG DURATION". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This is a limited proof-finish edition. | |||
| 1965-8-21a | |||
| Ninth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in sterling silver proof finish. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Gemini V in flight. Around the perimeter, at the top "FIRST EXTENDED FLIGHT" and at the bottom "COOPER-CONRAD". There is beading inside the perimeter. | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "GEMINI V" and the Air Force symbol. Then "MISSION: INVESTIGATE / PROBLEMS OF ORBITAL RENDEZVOUS / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 120 / DISTANCE: 3,312,933 MILES / AUGUST 21, 1965". With beading in perimeter. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1965-8-21b | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini V - third of the Gemini series by Galaxy medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, the designation "GT-V" and the spaceship over the earth. Over it the legend: "1st EXTENDED / MANNED FLIGHT". Around the perimeter at the top: "COOPER-CONRAD" and at the bottom, "AUGUST 21, 1965". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 65-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | Circular 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze, and .999 silver. | |||
| 1965-12-4 | |||
| Nickel medal struck for Gemini rendezvous flights. | |||
| Obverse: | Two space ships in center. At top, the dates "DECEMBER 4/15, 1965". At left, the names "BORMAN/LOVELL" and at right "STAFFORD/SCHIRRA". At bottom "GT-7/6". | ||
| Reverse: | "PROJECT GEMINI" and its symbol. | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. Milled rim. | ||
| On 12/4/65 Gemini VII, carrying Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy commander James A. Lovell Jr., was launched from Cape Kennedy to start a 14 day mission. On 12/15, Gemini VI with Navy Captain Walter Schirra, Jr. and Air Force Major Thomas P. Stafford, was launched and caught up with Gemini VII to effect the world's first space rendezvous: the craft came as close as 3' to one another. Gemini VI landed on 12/16 and Gemini VII on 12/18. Gemini VII had made the world's longest manned orbital flight. | |||
| 1965-12-4a | |||
| Tenth of the silver(.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows spaceship in flight against a winged staff. At the top, "LONG DURATION" and at the bottom, "GEMINI VII". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top, "BORMAN-LOVELL" and then 'GEMINI VII / DEC. 4-18, 1965 / 33 HOURS, 35 MINUTES, / 13 SECONDS. / 206 REVOLUTIONS / LONG DURATION / RENDEZVOUS". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited proof finish edition. | ||
| See 1965-12-4 for details of mission. | |||
| 1965-12-4b | |||
| Twelfth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space' series of sterling silver medals, proof finish, struck for Gemini 7/6. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows two spacecraft flying close to one another, over the earth. Around the perimeter, the legend: "FIRST RENDEZVOUS IN SPACE GEMINI 7/6". | ||
| Reverse: | "DEC. 4, 1965 - Gemini 7 with / Frank Borman & James Lovell, Jr. ; / DEC. 15, 1965 - Gemini 6 with / Walter Schirra & Thomas Strafford: / These two craft met in space on / December 15, 1965 / at a / distance of 1 foot". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| The designation is explained by the fact that the original target vehicle failed to go into orbit as Gemini 6 was about to be launched. Hence the launch was canceled. Gemini 7, scheduled for a long duration flight, then became the target craft. Eleven days later, Gemini 6 set off in pursuit of Gemini 7. | |||
| 1965-12-4c | |||
| Eleventh of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in sterling silver, proof finish. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows Gemini VI and VII and around the perimeter, the legend: "RENDEZVOUS WITH GEMINI VI. LOVELL-BROMAN". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top, "GEMINI VII" and the Air Force symbol. Then, "MISSION: RENDEZVOUS / WITH GEMINI VI AND LONG / PERIOD FLIGHT EFFECTS / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 206 / DISTANCE: 5,716,900 MILES / DECEMBER 4, 1965". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter. | ||
| Original objective for the flight was a 14 day adaptability test and test of a lightweight, removable pressure suit. In addition, after the loss of the Agena target vehicle, Gemini VII was substituted as the target for Gemini VI then in orbit. | |||
| 1965-12-4d | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini VII - fifth of the Gemini series by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows Gemini VII in flight, with Gemini VI in the background. Over them, the legend: "LONGEST / SPACE FLIGHT". Beneath the designation "GT-VII" and the date 'DECEMBER 4, 1965". Around the perimeter, at the top: "FRANK BORMAN-JAMES LOVELL". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 1965-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden bronze, and .999 silver. See comments under 1964-12-4. | |||
| 1965-12-15 | |||
| Eleventh of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows two spacecraft close together against background of the earth. At the top "WORLD'S FIRST RENDEZVOUS IN SPACE" and at the bottom "GEMINI VI". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top, "SCHIRRA-STAFFORD" and then "GEMINI VI / DEC. 15-16, 1965 / 25 HOURS, 51 MINUTES, / 24 SECONDS. / 15 REVOLUTIONS / RENDEZVOUS". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This is a limited proof finish edition. See 1965-12-4 for details of mission. | |||
| 1965-12-15a | |||
| Tenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, inserting silver proof finish. | |||
| Obverse: | In center Gemini VI is seen through the window of Gemini VII. Around the perimeter the legend 'FIRST SPACE RENDEZVOUS STAFFFOD-SCHIRRA" There is beading inside the perimeter. | ||
| Reverse: | At the top 'GEMINI VI" and the Air Force symbol. Then "MISSION: RENDEZVOUS / WITH GEMINI VII / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 17 / DISTANCE: 449,800 MILES / DECEMBER 15, 1965". There is a beading inside the perimeter. | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 1965-12-15b | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal truck for Gemini VI - fourth of the Gemini series by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center is the designation "GT-VI" and two space ships in space near the earth. At the top "SCHIRRA-STAFFORD" and at the bottom "DECEMBER 15, 1965". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 65-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze, .999 pure silver. See comment under 1965-12-4. | |||
| 1966 | |||
| Bronze medal struck for Green Berets. | |||
| Obverse: | 3/4 view bust and "THE GREEN BERETS 1966". | ||
| Reverse: | In center, parachutist are descending on a typical village. In panel around perimeter, the legend "VICTORY IN VIETNAM FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| Also struck in sterling silver. | |||
| 1966-3-16 | |||
| Twelfth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, shows completed docking. At the top: "LINK-UP IN SPACE" and at the bottom, "GEMINI VIIII". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "ARMSTRONG-SCOTT" and then: "GEMINI VIII / MAR. 16, 1966 / 10 HOURS, 42 MINUTES / 6 SECONDS / 7 REVOLUTIONS / DOCKING / RENDEZVOUS". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This is a limited proof finish edition. | |||
| 1966-3-16a | |||
| Twelfth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals in sterling silver proof finish. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Gemini VIII and an Agena target vehicle. Around the perimeter, the legend: "FIRST DOCKING TO TARGET * ARMSTRONG-SCOTT". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "GEMINI VIII" and the Air Force symbol. Then: "MISSION-RENDEZVOUS / AND CONNECT WITH / AGENA TARGET VEHICLE / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 7 / DISTANCE: 181,150 MILES / MARCH 16, 1966". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter. | ||
| 1966-3-16b | |||
| Fourteenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of proof-finish sterling silver medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Gemini 8 and part of the unmanned Agena target rocket, about to be joined. Around the perimeter, the information: "GEMINI 8 * FIRST DOCKING OF TWO ORBITING VEHICLES". | ||
| Reverse: | "MARCH 16, 1966. ASTRONAUTS NEIL / ARMSTRONG AND DAVID SCOTT IN GEMINI / 8 MET AND ATTACHED THEIR CRAFT TO / AN AGENA TARGET VEHICLE, LOCKING / THE TWO VEHICLES TOGETHER / IN SPACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| 1966-3-16c | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini VIII - sixth of the Gemini series issued by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center shows spaceship about to dock with its target vehicle and the information: "FIRST / DOCKING / WITH AGENA" and "GT-VIII". Below, the date: MARCH 16, 1966. At the top, around the perimeter, the names: "NEIL ARMSTRONG - DAVID SCOTT". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 65-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden bronze, and .999 silver. | |||
| 1966-5-30 | |||
| Twenty-first of The Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof- finish medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows the LM in operation on the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, at the top: "AMERICA'S FIRST LUNAR LANDER" and at the bottom: "SURVEYOR I". | ||
| Reverse: | "MAY 30, 1966. THE SURVEYOR I / PHOTOGRAPHIC VEHICLE / GENTLY LANDED / IN THE MOON'S OCEAN OF STORMS ON / JUNE 2, 1966 AND TELECAST MORE / THAN 10,000 PICTURES OF THE NEARBY LUNAR SURFACE". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| Surveyor I made a soft landing and telecast views of the moon's surface for 12 ½ days. It was shut down for the 14 day lunar night and failed to respond to commands to restart its cameras. | |||
| 1966-6-3 | |||
| Thirteenth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space", issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, shows man in space attached to his space ship and a second vehicle approaching. At the bottom, the name of the second vehicle "ANGRY / ALLIGATOR" and "GEMINI IX". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "STAFFORD-CERNAN" and then: "GEMINI IX / JUNE3-6, 1966 / 72 HOURS, 20 MINUTES, / 56 SECONDS. / 44 REVOLUTIONS / DOCKING, EVA. / RENDEZVOUS". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| This is a limited edition in proof finish. | |||
| 1966-6-3a | |||
| Thirteenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space' series of space medals, in proof finish, sterling silver. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows space ship and the "alligator" docking craft. Around the perimeter, the information: "FIRST REPEATED SPACE RENDEZVOUS * STAFFORD-CERNAN". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top: "GEMINI IX" and the Air Force symbol. Then, "MISSION: TEST / ASTRONAUT MANEUVERING / UNIT / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 44 / DISTANCE: 1,255,630 MILES / JUNE 3, 1966". | ||
| Circular: | 1" ( 35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter. | ||
| Cernan walked in space on this mission but the planned experiments were unable to be carried out. | |||
| 1966-6-3b | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini IX -seventh of the Gemini series issued by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows the space craft and its docking craft the "ANGRY ALLIGATOR". Also shows the designation "GT-IX" and the date: "JUNE 3, 1966". At the top , the names of the astronauts "STAFFORD-CERNAN". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 1965-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze, and .999 silver. | |||
| 1966-7-15 | |||
| Bronze medal struck for the 50th anniversary of the Boeing company. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center, the date "1916 1966", a Boeing flying boat, a 707, an experimental craft, and a rocket ship. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "COMMEMORATING THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS OF BOEING". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center, vertically the name "BOEING". In a panel around the perimeter "EMPLOYEES COIN CLUB ANA C55557". | ||
| Circular: | 1 3/4" (44mm) in diameter. | ||
| Boeing was originally the Pacific Aero Products Company, incorporated by William E. Boeing on July 15, 1916. The same medal was also struck in sterling silver. | |||
| 1966-7-18 | |||
| Nickel medal struck for orbital flight and docking. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows Gemini 10 and Agena target vehicle docked in space. Around the perimeter is the information "COLLINS JULY18, 1966 YOUNG GT-10". In small letters at the bottom, a copyright symbol and the name Spacecraft Medals, Inc. (The latter is a small concern in Coco, Florida, for whom the medal and three other space medals were struck in 1967). | ||
| Reverse: | Shows "PROJECT GEMINI" and its symbol. | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. Rim is milled. | ||
| Major Michael Collins and Commander John W. Young, in the course of a three-day orbital mission, link up their Gemini 10 spacecraft with an unmanned satellite, the 26-foot long Agena target vehicle launched shortly before the Gemini lift-off on July 18, 1966. This medal and the three others struck for the Spacecraft Medals, Inc. were fabricated by the Franklin Mint. | |||
| 1966-7-18a | |||
| Fourteenth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space". Issued by the International Mint, Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center shows two space craft docked with a U.S. flag above and the earth beneath. At the bottom: "GEMINI X" and in a panel at the top: "476 MI. APOGEE". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "YOUNG-COLLINS" and then: "GEMINI X / JULY 18-21, 1966 / 70 HOUR, 46 MINUTES, / 45 SECONDS / 43 REVOLUTIONS / RENDEZVOUS, DOCKING / EVA. ALT. RECORD. / (475 mi.). | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited proof-finish edition. | ||
| 1966-7-18b | |||
| Fourteenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in proof-finish, sterling silver. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Collins emerging from Gemini X, to take a box from Agena which had been orbiting for four months. Around the perimeter the legend "FIRST SPACE-MADE VEHICLE YOUNG -COLLINS". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "GEMINI X" and the Air Force symbol. Then: "MISSION RENDEZVOUS / WITH TOW / ORBITING VEHICLES / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 43 / DISTANCE: 1,223,370 MILES / JULY 18, 1966". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (38mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter. | ||
| 1966-7-18c | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini X - eighth of the Gemini series issued by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows spaceship and Collins outside it with a box in his hand; and the designation "GT-X". At the top, the names: "JOHN YOUNG-MICHAEL COLLINS" and at the bottom, the date: "JULY 18, 1966". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 65-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze, and .999 silver. | |||
| 1966-8-10 | |||
| Twenty-third of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof finish medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows the first Lunar Orbiter spacecraft over the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the information: "FIRST PHOTOMAPPING OF THE MOON * LUNAR ORBITER I". | ||
| Reverse: | "AUGUST 10, 1966. EXECUTING LOW / SWEEPS CLOSE TO THE LUNAR SURFACE / ORBITER I PHOTOGRAPHED THE MOON / IN A SERIES OF OVERLAPPING PHOTOS / WHICH HELPED TO DETERMINE / APOLLO LANDING SITES". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked. | ||
| Orbiter I took photos of the moon's surface from 117 down to 24.7 miles away, to determine eventual landing sites. The photographs were of excellent quality and revealed objects 14 feet or more across. | |||
| 1966-9-12 | |||
| Nickel medal struck for orbital flight. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows astronaut in space assisting in docking Gemini 11 and an Agena. Around perimeter is the information "GORDON SEPTEMBER 12, 1966 CONRAD GT-11". In small letters at the bottom a copyright symbol and the name Spacecraft medals, Inc. | ||
| Reverse: | "PROJECT GEMINI"and the symbol "II". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter with milled rim. | ||
| Commander Charles Conrad, Jr. And Lt. Commander Richard F. Gordon, Jr. in the Gemini 11 dock with an Agena target vehicle on its first orbit and make several releases and redockings (This was Commander Conrad's second time in orbit). | |||
| 1966-9-12a | |||
| Fifteenth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center shows Gemini XI and an Agena rocket tethered together. At the top, "GEMINI XI". In the center left, inside a wreath, the legend: "850 MI. / APOGEE". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "CONRAD -GORDON" and then: "GEMINI XI / SEPT. 12-15, 1966 / 71 HOURS, 17 MINUTES / 8 SECONDS. / 44 REVOLUTIONS / RENDEZVOUS. DOCKING / EVA, ALT. RECORD / (850 mi.)". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited proof-finish edition. | ||
| 1966-9-12b | |||
| Fifteen of the Danbury Mint "Men of Space" series of space medal, in proof-finish, sterling silver. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows Gemini XI in space, with Commander Gordon outside the space ship. Around the perimeter the legend: " FIRST REPEATED SPACE DOCKING * CONRAD -GORDON". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top , "GEMINI XI" and the Air Force symbol. Then, "MISSION: TIE / TOGETHER TWO / ORBITING VEHICLES / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 44 / DISTANCE: 1,232,530 MILES / SEPTEMBER 12, 1966". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter. | ||
| 1966-9-12c | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini XI - ninth of the Gemini series issued by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center shows spacecraft docked with Agena vehicle and Commander Gordon outside his craft and the designation "GT-XI" At the top, "CONRAD GORDON" and at the bottom, the date: "SEPTEMBER 12, 1966". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 65-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze, and .999 silver. | |||
| 1966-11-11 | |||
| Sixteenth of the silver (.999 pure) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" series issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows two space ships docked together with Lovell outside his craft. The earth is in the foreground and he moon in the background. At the bottom: "GEMINI XII". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "LOVELL-ALDRIN" and then: "GEMINI XII / NOV. 11-15, 1966 / 94 HOURS 34 MINUTES / 30 SECONDS / 59 REVOLUTIONS / RENDEZVOUS * DOCKING / EVA". | ||
| Circular: | 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited proof-finish edition. | ||
| 1966-11-11a | |||
| Sixteenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals in proof-finish, sterling silver. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows Gemini XII in space, with Commander Lovell outside the capsule. Around the perimeter, the legend : "EXTENDED SPACE WALKS* LOVELL-ALDRIN". | ||
| Reverse: | At the top "GEMINI XII" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then: "MISSION DETERMINE / ABILITY OF ASTRONAUTS / TO WORK IN SPACE / ROCKET: TITAN 2 / REVOLUTIONS: 59 / DISTANCE: 1,268,510 MILES / NOVEMBER 11, 1966". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter. | ||
| 1966-11-11b | |||
| Antiquated bronze medal struck for Gemini XII - tenth of the Gemini series issued by Galaxy Medals. | |||
| Obverse: | In center, shows a spacecraft about to be lifted from the ocean by a helicopter and the designation "GT-XII". At the top, the names of the astronauts: "LOVELL-ALDRIN" and at the bottom, the date "NOVEMBER 11, 1966". | ||
| Reverse: | Same as 65-3-23c. | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. | ||
| This series was also issued in nickel-silver, golden-bronze and .999 silver. | |||
| 1967 | |||
| Bronze medal struck for Northrop Coin Club. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows early Northrop seaplane, current jet fighter and space ship, all in flight. Around the perimeter "NORTHROP CORPORATION FROM AIR AGE TO THE AGE OF SPACE". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows seals of company and of the United States and the information "1947 1967 TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY / NORTHROP COIN CLUB". | ||
| Circular: | 1" | (30mm) in diameter. | |
| 1967-1-27 | |||
| Sterling silver medal struck as a memorial for three astronauts killed 1-27-67. | |||
| Obverse: | Profiles facing right over the names "VIRGIL I. GRISSOM 1926-1967; EDWARD H. WHITE II 1930-1967; ROGER B. CHAFFEE 1935-1967". Also shows initials of sculptor "GR" and the date "1967". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows figure of man leaving the earth and entering space. Around the perimeter is the legend "MAY OUR GOALS BE WORTHY OF THEIR SACRIFICE". Again shows initials of artist "GR", the date "1967" and the initials "NCS". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. The rim is milled and bears the date "2557". | ||
| The three astronauts (in a simulated launch) were in their capsule on top of the Saturn rocket, which was built to reach the moon, when a fuel explosion destroyed the rocket and killed the astronauts. Gilroy Roberts was for many years the chief sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint. He is probably best known for his portrait of John F. Kennedy on the Kennedy half-dollar. | |||
| 1967-1-27a | |||
| Nickel metal medal commemorating loss of the three U.S.A. astronauts. | |||
| Obverse: | Saturn rocket in center at the right, the names of the three astronauts killed during a simulated launching: "GRISSOM / CHAFFEE / WHITE". At the bottom "IN MEMORIAM". | ||
| Reverse: | Symbols in the center and in panel around the perimeter, at the top "PROJECT" and at the bottom "APOLLO". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. Rim is milled. | ||
| See 1967-1-27 for details. | |||
| 1967-1-27b | |||
| Silver medal (.999 pure) struck at Lincoln Mint for Apollo 1 simulated launch. | |||
| Obverse: | In the center the top of the Saturn rocket and two outstretched hands among the stars. Around the perimeter at the top: "THEY DIED REACHING FOR THE STARS" and at the bottom 'APOLLO 1" and the initials of the designer "NJR". | ||
| Reverse: | In upper half, the heads of the three astronauts in triangular scheme with the center head the apex, over the names: "EDMUND WHITE VIRGIL GRISSOM ROGER CHAFFEE". In lower half, the legend: "IN MEMORIAM / ON THE MORNING OF JAN. 27, 1967 / THESE THREE MEN GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN PURSUIT OF A DREAM THAT IS / NOW A REALITY- / THE CONQUEST OF / THE STARS". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (39mm) in diameter. On rim "463". 5000 were struck in silver. | ||
| Medal designed by Noel Jeffery. | |||
| 1967-1-27c | |||
| Silver proof medal struck for the members of the Chase Commemorative Society, as a memorial tribute to the three astronauts killed during the simulated launch of Apollo 1. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows head and shoulders of the three astronauts under their names: "GRISSOM, WHITE, & CHAFFEE". At the bottom, the date of the fire "JANUARY 27, 1967". | ||
| Reverse: | Shows the rocket held by the gantry and the legend: "TO STRIVE / TO SEEK / TO FIND / & NOT / TO YIELD". At the lower left, in small letters, a abbreviation of the name of the sculptor "ABR.B" and "CCS.68". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter. The rim is milled and bears the number "1532". There is also a triangle beading round the perimeter on both sides. | ||
| 1967-3-19 | |||
| Brass medal struck for air mail exhibit. | |||
| Obverse: | Depicts balloon, dirigible, 4-engine jet plane and rocket, against background of the earth's map. | ||
| Reverse: | In center, a fanciful wing-shape on a stamp, and the date "MARCH 19, 1967" and the name "INTERPEX". In a panel around the perimeter the legend "DAY OF AERO & ASTRO PHILATELY NEW YORK". | ||
| Circular: | 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. On the rim "W. GERMANY". | ||
| INTERPEX is one of New York City's major annual stamp shows. | |||
| 1967-6-2 | |||
| Silver medal struck for distribution at t the 25th anniversary dinner of the General Dynamics Convair Management Club, held at the El Cortez Hotel on June 8, 1967. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows B-24, Liberator, in center and around the perimeter "CONSOLIDATED FOREMEN'S CLUB 1942". | ||
| Reverse: | In center "25th / ANNIVERSARY / 1967" and around upper perimeter "CONVAIR MANAGEMENT CLUB". | ||
| Circular: | 1" (35mm) in diameter. | ||
| 600 were struck in silver (.900 fine) and 2500 in brass, in addition to a number in antiquated brass. | |||
| 1967-6-5 | |||
| Silver (.925 fine) medal struck for the Middle East War between the Arabs and Israel in 1967. | |||
| Obverse: | 3/4 view bust of the Israeli Defense Minister, with his name both in English "MOSHE DAYAN" and in Hebrew characters. | ||
| Reverse: | Shows Israeli jets making a low level attack on a Arab airfield. Around the border, the legend "DEDICATION COURAGE VICTORY THE SIX DAY WAR JUNE 5-10 1967". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (38mm) in diameter, with coin reeding on edge. | ||
| 2500 were struck in silver and an unlimited number in bronze by the Franklin Mint. | |||
| 1967-11-9 | |||
| Brass medal struck for Apollo 4 launching. | |||
| Obverse: | Shows the giant Saturn booster on its launching pad. At the left, the information "THE SATURN 501" and at the right, its weight "6.1 MILLION POUNDS". Around the perimeter, the legend "THE LARGEST WEIGHT EVER LAUNCHED FROM EARTH" and the date "NOV. 9, 1967". | ||
| Reverse: | In the center, the assembly building and the information "WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDING / 129,482,00 CU. FEET". Around the perimeter "VEHICLE ASSEMBLY BUILDING - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 1967". | ||
| Circular: | 1½" (39mm) in diameter. | ||
| This was the first launch of the Saturn 5 designed to send Apollo crews to the moon. It was also the first launch of Apollo hardware since the January 27th fire which killed Grissom, White, and Chaffee. | |||