1968-1970, undated

1968
One of a series commemorating space exploration achievements, issued by the Cal Tech -JPL Numismatic Society of Pasadena, California. This one is for the Surveyor Soft-Landing Lunar Spacecraft.
Obverse: In center shows a Surveyor on the moon's surface, with the earth in the background. In a panel around the perimeter the information: "SURVEYOR * 1-1966-III, V, VI- 1967 * VII -1968".
Reverse: In the center "THE / CALTECH-JPL / NUMISMATIC / SOCIETY / COMMEMORATES / ACHIEVEMENTS / IN SPACE EXPLO-/ RATION". In a panel around t the perimeter: "CALIF. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - JET PROPULSION LABORATORY".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. Bronze.
The sketches were prepared by Mrs. Shirley McInnis and the medals were struck in 12-gauge antiquated bronze by Wendell's of Minneapolis. A limited number of serially-numbered specimens were struck in .999 fine silver.
1968-2-24
Antique bronze medal struck for 20th anniversary of North Central Airlines (Original name Wisconsin Central Airline).
Obverse: Carries legend "NORTH CENTRAL AIRLINES 20TH ANNIVERSARY".
Reverse: Shows a rear-engine jet transport in flight. Shows the airline's name "NORTH CENTRAL" on the fuselage. 
Circular: Oval with link attachment. 1 9/16" x 1 1/8" (40 x 28mm)
See 1958-2-24 for 10th anniversary medal.
1968-10-11
Nickel medal struck for the Apollo 7 flight by Galaxy Medals.
Obverse: In center, space ship is shown over the earth, with the moon and some stars in the background. At the top, the names of the three astronauts "SCHIRRA / EISELE / CUNNINGHAM" and at the bottom, the date "OCTOBER 11, 1968". In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "APOLLO SEVEN FIRST APOLLO MANNED FLIGHT".
Reverse: In the center, a fanciful view of the earth. In a panel around the perimeter, three stars and the name "APOLLO".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter with milled rim.
This is one of the Galaxy Medals series commemorating the manned Apollo/Saturn space flight.
1968-10-11a
Sterling silver medal struck in Italy for the first manned Apollo Mission - Apollo 7.
Obverse: At top, full face head over the name "WALTER M. SCHIRRA": at lower left, 3/4 view facing right over the name "DONN E. EISELE": at lower right 3/4 view facing left over the name "WALTER CUNNINGHAM". Background shows stars and planets. Also at extreme right shows the name of the artist "AFFER".
Reverse: In center shows Apollo 7 against the earth and the information "APOLLO 7" and "OCT. / 11-22/ 1968". Around the perimeter 'FIRST MANNED APOLLO FLIGHT - FIRST LIVE TELEVISION FROM SPACE'. Also in small letters "ITALY" and "STERLING".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
1968-10-11b
Sixteenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof-finish medals.
Obverse: Shows the three astronauts in the Command Module. In a panel around the perimeter, the information: "APOLLO 7 * AMERICA'S FIRST THREE-MAN SPACE FLIGHT". 
Reverse: "OCTOBER 11, 1968. WALTER SCHIRRA / WALTER CUNNINGHAM AND DONN EISELE / CONDUCTED THE FIRST FLIGHT AND TEST / OF THE APOLLO SPACECRAFT PRE-/ PARING FOR FUTURE MANNED / LANDING ON THE SURFACE / OF THE MOON".
Circular:  1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked.
This introduced the Apollo series, successors to projects Mercury and Gemini. It was powered by the three-stage Saturn V rocket. The eleven day mission was a complete success.
1968-10-11c
Seventeenth 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 space ship in flight . At upper right, three stars and the symbol "APOLLO 7". At the lower left, '5-IV-B BOOSTER/ RENDEZVOUS".
Reverse: At the top 'SCHIRRA-EISELE-CUNNINGHAM" and then: "APOLLO VII / OCT. 11-22, 1968 / 260 HOURS, 8 MINUTES / 45 SECONDS / 163 REVOLUTIONS / FIRST THREE MAN ORBIT / RENDEZVOUS, LIVE TV / TRANSMISSION".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hall-marked. This is a limited proof-finish edition.
1968-10-11d
Seventeenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" Series of space medals in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse:  In center shows three astronauts seated in front of instrument panel. In a panel around the perimeter, the information: "FIRST APOLLO FLIGHT * SCHIRRA - EISELE - CUNNINGHAM".
Reverse: At the top: "APOLLO VII" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then: "MISSION: TEST / NEW LUNAR COMMAND / MODULE OPERATION / ROCKET: SATURN 1B / REVOLUTIONS: 163 / DISTANCE: 4,075,000 MILES / OCTOBER 11, 1968".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter.
1968-11-10
Proof brass medal struck for Lockheed Aircraft's Employees Coin Club.
Obverse: Shows Lockheed Y12 in flight. Around it the information "LOCKHEEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 1932-1968".
Reverse: The club's symbol surrounded by the legend "LOCKHEED EMPLOYEES COIN CLUB BURBANK CALIFORNIA 1959-1968".
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter with reeded edge.
These medals were struck at the Franklin Mint.
1968-12-21
Oxidized silver on bronze medal commemorating the flight of Apollo 8.
Obverse: Under the name "APOLLO 8" are two ball shapes labeled "EARTH" and "MOON" and the flight path circling and connecting them. Shows the space ship in the center.
Reverse: States the name "APOLLO 8", the names of the three astronauts "FRANK BORMAN / JAMES LOVELL / WILLIAM ANDERS" and the dates of the flight "21-27-XII - 1968".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
1968-12-21a
Silver (1000 fine) medal struck at the Bavarian Mint, Munich, for Apollo 8 flight.
Obverse: Heads of three astronauts and as to each the information "COMMANDANT FRANK BORMAN W. ANDERS / CO-PILOT J. LOVELL / NAVIGATOR".
Reverse: Shows spacecraft and its course around the earth and the moon. Around upper perimeter, the legend "WELTRAUMFAHRT-APOLLO 8". In the center the information "ZUM MOND / CA 800, 000 KM / 10x / RUND UM / DEN MUND / STARTS 21 XII 13TH / LANDING 27 XII 16TH / 1968".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter and 25 grams.
On 12/21/68 at 7:51 a.m. (EST) Saturn V lifted itself and Apollo 8 from Cape Kennedy and into orbit around the earth. In the second orbit, Apollo 8 was fired into course for the moon. The voyage out took two days. The spacecraft then made 10 orbits around the moon (in about 20 hours) and then broke out and set for home. It landed in the Pacific on 12/27 at 10:51 a.m. and was picked up by the Yorktown. The crew consisted of Frank Borman, Command Pilot, James A. Lovell, Jr. Command Module Pilot and William A. Anders, Lunar Module Pilot.
1968-12-21b
Silver (1000 fine) medal from Aureus Magnus struck for the flight of Apollo 8.
Obverse: Profiles of three pilots in helmets in a straight horizontal line, facing right over a U.S. shield. Around the circumference, the information "LUNAM CIRCUMIERENT-BORMAN-ANDERS-LOVELL".
Reverse: Shows course around the moon and the earth and the date "21-27 XII / 1968".
Circular: 1 31/32" (50mm) in diameter.
See 1968-12-21 for details of the flight.
1968-12-21c
Silver (.925 fine) medal struck at Vienna for the flight of Apollo 8.
Obverse: Somewhat shadowy likeness from the waist up of the three astronauts under the names "LOVELL-ANDERS-BORMAN". Underneath, on a likeness of the U.S. flag is the legend "ASTRONAUTS / OF APOLLO 8". At the lower left, the name of the artist "KLARMULLER".
Reverse: Shows a craft in orbit under the legend "FIRST LUNAR ORBIT / U.S. APOLLO 8" and over the legend "DECEMBER 1968 / WITH CREW OF 3 ASTRONAUTS".
Circular: 1 31/32" (50mm) in diameter.
See 1968-12-21 for details of flight.
1968-12-21d
Gold medal struck in Italy for the flight of Apollo 8.
Obverse: Profile heads facing right surrounded by the names "B. ANDERS F. BORMAN J. LOVELL".
Reverse: Shows rocket leaving the moon and heading toward the earth under the legend "APOLLO 8 21-27-12 1968". At the lower left, the numeral "900" probably indicating the fineness of the gold (thought 10 be 18k).
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter with milled rim.
See 1968-12-21 for details of flight.
1968-12-21e
Nickel medal struck by Galaxy Medals for the Apollo 8 flight.
Obverse: Shows space ship over the moon with the earth in the background. At the top "APOLLO EIGHT" and under that, the names of the three astronauts "BORMAN / LOVELL / ANDERS". At the bottom, the legend 'FIRST MANNED LUNAR ORBIT" and under it, the date "DECEMBER 21, 1968".
Reverse: Same as 1968-10-11.
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter with milled rim.
This is one of a Galaxy Medals series commemorating the manned Apollo/Saturn space flights.
1968-12-21f
Fine silver , and copper, medals struck by Gregory's of England, commemorating the Apollo 8 moon flight.
Obverse: In center shows the spaceship in travel between the earth and the moon. Around the perimeter, the legend "FIRST MEN AROUND THE MOON. CHRISTMAS 1968. ASTRONAUTS BORMAN, LOVELL & ANDERS".
Reverse: Shows spacecraft riding in the Pacific in the vicinity of a U.S. Aircraft Carrier. At the top, "APOLLO 8 / BLAST OFF 21ST DEC." At the bottom, "SPLASH DOWN 27TH DEC. / 1968".
Circular: 1½" (40mm) in diameter.
A limited number of matched sets were struck bearing the same serial number. This one has "423" incused on the rim. The rim of the silver medal bears the hallmark of the London Assay Office. The medals were struck from hand engraved dies. The same medal was also struck in platinum, gold, and bronze. 100 sets were sold to the public.
1968-12-21g
Eighteenth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof-finish medals.
Obverse: In center shows Apollo 8 over the moon with the earth in the background. Around the perimeter, the legend : "AMERICA'S FIRST MANNED LUNAR ORBIT * APOLLO 8".
Reverse: "DECEMBER 21, 1968. FRANK BORMAN / JAMES LOVELL JR. AND WILLIAM ANDERS / ORBITED THE MOON ON DECEMBER 24, / PASSING NEARLY 70 MILES ABOVE THE / SURFACE AND PHOTOGRAPHING / ITS MAJOR FEATURES".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked.
1968-12-21h
Sterling silver proof medal privately struck for the National Commemorative Society for Apollo 8 flight.
Obverse: In center shows heads of three astronauts with their necks joining to form a triangle. Touching each of the heads is the name: 'WILLIAM A. / ANDERS FRANK / BORMAN / JAMES A. / LOVELL". Around the perimeter is the information: "APOLLO 8 * MAN'S FIRST VOYAGE TO THE MOON".
Reverse: Shows a space ship on a course between the earth and the moon, with stars in the background. Around the perimeter, the information: "DECEMBER 21-27, 1968 590,000 MILES - 147 HOURS". Also shows over the moon in small letters "N.C.S. / 1969".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter. The rim is milled and bears a serial number. There is a beading around the perimeter on each side.
1968-12-21i
Eighteenth 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 space ship over the moon with stars and the earth in the upper background. At bottom left, the symbol "APOLLO 8" and at bottom right "THE LEGEND: WORLD'S FIRST / MANNED / LUNAR / ORBIT".
Reverse: At the top "BORMAN-LOVELL-ANDERS" and then: "APOLLO VIII / DEC. 21-27, 1968 / 147 HOURS, 11 SECONDS / 2 EARTH AND / 10 LUNAR REVOLUTIONS / FIRST MANNED LUNAR / ORBIT / FIRST SATURN V".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited proof-finish edition.
1968-12-21j
Eighteenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse: In center, shows Apollo VIII over the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the legend: "FIRST MANNED LUNAR ORBIT * BORMAN - LOVELL -ANDERS".
Reverse: At the top: "APOLLO VIII" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then: "MISSION MANNED / ORBITOF THE / MOON / ROCKET: SATURN 5 / REVOLUTIONS: / EARTH 1 1/2, MOON 10 / DISTANCE: 580,000 MILES / DECEMBER 21, 1968".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter.
1969-2-9
Silver medal ( .990 fine) struck for the first flight of the Boeing 747 Airliner.
Obverse: Shows the maiden flight of the giant jet liner over the Boeing factory. 
Reverse: In the center, inside a garland of leaves, a pair of wings and the information: "FIRST FLIGHT OF / BOEING 747 / FROM PAINE FIELD, EVERETT / TO BOEING FIELD AT SEATTLE / WASHINGTON / PILOT / JACK WADDELL / FEB. 9, 1969". At the top around the perimeter, "FAMOUS FLIGHTS".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter.
This is the second medal of a Famous Flights Series struck by the Letcher Mint of Lancaster, California. The edition is limited to 7500 pieces.
1969-2-25
Bronze medal commemorating the flights of Mariner VI and Mariner VII.
Obverse: In center, shows Mariner VII in foreground approaching Mariner VI and Mars in the background, and the information "TWIN MARS PROBES". In a panel around the perimeter the information 'MARS EXPLORATION - MARINER 1969".
Reverse: In the center, contains the legend "THE / CALTECH-JPL / NUMISMATIC / SOCIETY / COMMEMORATES / ACHIEVEMENTS / IN SPACE EXPLO- / RATION". In a panel around the perimeter the legend "CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - JET PROPULSION LABORATORY".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
On 2/25/69 Mariner VI was launched from Cape Kennedy and on 3/27 Mariner VII followed. On 7/31 and 8/5/69, Mariners VI and VII respectively made "fly-by" passes at Mars and transmitted 190 TV pictures of Mars. The design for the medals was prepared by Shirely McInnes.
1969-3-3
Sterling Silver medal struck in Italy commemorating the flight of Apollo 9.
Obverse: Shows Apollo 9 and the lunar Module coupled in flight against a background of stars under the caption "APOLLO 9".
Reverse: Contains the information "APOLLO 9 / LUNAR MODULE / JAMES McDIVITT / DAVID SCOTT / RUSSELL SCHWEICKERT / MARCH 3-13, 1969". At the bottom, the words "STERLING" and "ITALY".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
Sculpted by Dr. Constantino Affer and issued by A.E. Lorioli Fratelli.
1969-3-3a
Silver (1000 fine) medal struck in Munich, Germany commemorating the flight of Apollo 9.
Obverse: Space ship and lunar module shown between moon and earth. In a panel around the circumstance, the legend "WELTRAUMFAHRT - APOLLO 9 - ERPROBUNG DER MONDFAHRE". At the bottom, in small number, shows the silver fineness "1000".
Reverse: Under the date "MARZ / 1969" shows three heads in space helmets and their respective names "COMMANDANT JAMES McDIVITT MONDFAHRENPILOT RUSSEL SCHWEICKART" and "NAVIGATOR DAVID R. SCOTT".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-3-3b
Gold medal struck in Italy for flight of Apollo 9.
Obverse: Heads in full face and the names "McDIVITT - SCHWEICKART - SCOTT". There are three small stars at the bottom center.
Reverse: Rocket and space module between the earth and the moon against a background of stars. At the top, the legend "APOLLO 9 -LUNAR MODULE". At the bottom, the date "3-13 MARZO 1969". Also shows the number "900" probably indicating the fineness of gold.
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter with milled rim.
1969-3-3c
Nickel medal struck by Galaxy Medals for the Apollo 9 flight.
Obverse: In center shows space craft with LEM attached and the information "MARCH 3, 1969 / FIRST MANNED LEM ORBIT". In a panel around the perimeter the names of the astronauts "McDIVITT * SCHWEICKART* SCOTT" and the words "APOLLO NINE".
Reverse: Same as 1968-10-11.
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter with milled edge.
This is one of the Galaxy Medals Series commemorating the manned Apollo/Saturn space flights.
1969-3-3d
Twentieth of the Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver proof-finish medals.
Obverse: Shows Apollo 9 Lunar Module in Center. Around the perimeter, the legend: "FIRST LUNAR MODULE FLIGHT APOLLO 9".
Reverse: "MARCH 3, 1969. A LUNAR EXCURSION / MODULE McDIVITT, WAS FLOWN / SEPARATELY TO TEST ITS PERFOR- / MANCE DAVID SCOTT FLEW THE / APOLLO SPACECRAFT".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked.
This was the first flight test in space of LM. The two vehicles separated and then redocked. Shweickart went into space and moved around the docked vehicles.
1969-3-3e
Nineteenth 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 space ship and Landing Module about to dock over the earth. Three stars and the moon in the upper background. At the lower right, the symbol "APOLLO 9".
Reverse: At the top "McDIVITT - SCOTT - SCHWEICKART" and then: "APOLLO IX / MARCH 3-13 -1969/ 241, 53 SECONDS / 151 REVOLUTIONS / LUNAR MODULE / RENDEZVOUS / DOCKING, EVA MANNED / LM FLIGHT".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hall-marked. This is a limited, proof-finish edition.
1969-3-3f
Nineteenth of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse: In center shows the Command Module and the Lunar Module in flight over the earth's surface. Around the perimeter, the information "LUNAR MODULE TEST * McDIVITT-SCOTT-SCHWEICKART". 
Reverse: At the top, "APOLLO IX" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then "MISSION: TEST OPERATIONS / OF LUNAR MODULE AND / COMMAND AND SERVICE / MODULE IN ORBIT / ROCKET: SATURN 5 / REVOLUTIONS 151 / DISTANCE: 3,8000,000 MILES / MARCH 3, 1969".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter.
The astronauts nicknamed their craft Gumdrop and Spider . They accomplished the first separation, rendezvoused and docking of the module. Schweickart did a 46 minute space walk, took photographs, and retrieved the real samples from the Lunar Module exterior. His walk was the first space test of the Apollo portable like support system.
1969-5-18
Silver (1000 fine) medal issued by the Bavarian State Mint, Munich, for the Apollo 10 flight.
Obverse: 3/4 busts in space helmets of the three astronauts in a straight horizontal line. Above their heads, the date, the date "MAI-1969". Around the circumference the information "THOMAS STAFFORD -EUGENE CERNAN - JOHN YOUNG'.
Reverse: The space craft flanked by the moon and the earth. In small letters near the upper moon, the number "1000". In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "APOLLO 10 WELTRAUMFAHRT MONLANDEMANOVER".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. Weight 25 grams.
Apollo 10 was lifted into space on May 18, 1969, under command of Air Force Colonel Thomas P. Stafford with Navy Commander John Young as command module pilot and Eugene A. Cernan as lunar module pilot. While in a 69 mile high lunar orbit, Stafford and Cernan maneuvered the lunar module within 50,000 feet of the moon's surface. Young remained in the command module monitoring the lunar module.
1969-5-18a
Gold medal struck in Italy for flight of Apollo 10.
Obverse: Shows heads of three pilots full face and their names beneath. "E. CERNAN - T. STAFFORD - J. YOUNG". There are three small stars at the top.
Reverse: Shows lunar module near the moon against a background of stars. Around the circumference , the legend "APOLLO 10 LEM> 18-26-MAGGIO 1969". Beneath the moon the number 900, probably indicating the fineness of the gold.
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter with milled edges and a weight of 10.5 grams.
See 1969-5-18 for details of the flight.
1969-5-18b
Sterling silver medal struck for Apollo 10 flight.
Obverse: Shows LEM approaching the moon's surface, with the command capsule in the background . Around the upper perimeter, the title "APOLLO 10".
Reverse: In the center, the names of the three astronauts "THOMAS P. STAFFORD / EUGENE A. CERNAN / JOHN W. YOUNG". At the top, "APOLLO 10" and at the bottom, the dates "MAY 18-26, 1969".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
1969-5-18c
Nickel medal struck by Galaxy Medals for he Apollo 10 flight.
Obverse: In center shows LEM approaching the moon's surface with the space ship and the earth in the background and the date "MAY 18, 1969". In a panel around the perimeter, the names of the astronauts "STAFFORD: YOUNG: CERNAN" and the words "APOLLO TEN".
Reverse: Same as 1968-10-11.
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter with milled rim.
This is one of the Galaxy Medals series commemorating the manned Apollo/ Saturn space flights.
1969-5-18d
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck by Slade Hampton & Son Ltd. as the last of the series commemorating Man's first landing on the moon.
Obverse: Busts of the three astronauts over their names: "E. CERNAN - T. STAFFORD -J. YOUNG". There is a star over each head.
Reverse: The space craft is seen approaching the moon's surface. At the left, the date "MAY-1969" and at the right, the name "APOLLO 10".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. On the rim the serial number "554".
See 1961-4-12e for details of the issue.
1969-5-18e
Twentieth of the silver (.999 fine) medals of the "History of America's Men in Space" issued by the International Mint of Washington, D.C.
Obverse: Shows spaceship and landing module separated over the moon. Two stars and the Earth in the background. At bottom, the symbol "APOLLO 10".
Reverse: At the top "STAFFORD -YOUNG-CERNAN" and "Apollo X / May 18-26, 1969 / 192 Hours, 3 Minutes / 23 seconds 2 Earth and / 31 Lunar Revolutions / First All Up Lunar / Mission LM Descent / to 50,000 Feet".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hall-marked.
This is a limited proof-finish edition.
1969-5-18f
Twenty-second of the Franklin Mint "American Space" series of sterling silver, proof-finish medals.
Obverse: Shows spacecraft and LM separated in space. Around the perimeter the information: "FIRST LUNAR MODULE FLIGHT TO THE MOON * APOLLO 10".
Reverse: "MAY 18, 1969. THOMAS STAFFORD / AND EUGENE CERNAN UNHOOKED THE / LUNAR MODULE AND SWEPT TO WITHIN / 47,000 FT OF THE MOON'S SURFACE TO / TEST THE MODULE. JOHN YOUNG / PILOTED THE APOLLO CRAFT".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked.
1969-5-18g
Twentieth of The Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse: Shows the Lunar Module in flight above the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the information: "APPROACH TO THE MOON * STAFFORD - CERNAN - YOUNG".
Reverse: At the top, "APOLLO X" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then: "MISSION: TEST / MODULE OPERATIONS IN / LUNAR ENVIRONMENT / ROCKET: SATURN 5 / REVOLUTIONS: / EARTH 1 1/2, MOON 31 / DISTANCE: 830,726 MILES / MAY 18, 1969".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter.
1969-7-20
Heavy silver (.999fine) medal struck for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows LEM on moon with space ship in orbit over it and Armstrong and Aldrin planting the U.S.A. flag on the moon's surface. The astronauts' suits and the flag are enameled. At the top is the name "APOLLO 11" and at the bottom, the date of the landing "JULY 20, 1969". At the lower left are the initials "JN".
Reverse: Blank.
Circular: 3" (76mm) in diameter. On the rim the information "@ AMERICAN MINT ASSOCIATIONS 999 FINE SILVER" and the serial number "368". AMA is located in Media, Pennsylvania.
On July 16, 1969, at 1:32 p.m. (GMT), Apollo 11 (with Eagle, the LEM attached to Columbia, the service and command module) blasted off from Cape Kennedy. On July 20 at 8:19 p.m., Eagle landed on the Sea of Tranquility. At 2:56 a.m. Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. At 3:15 a.m. Edwin Aldrin joined him. At 5:54 p.m., Eagle blasted off and joined Columbia and returned to Earth, wetting down in the Pacific Ocean 875 miles SW of Hawaii at 4:49 p.m. on July 24th.
1969-7-20a
Silver ( .9999 fine) medal struck at the Solidus Mint in West Germany for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Full face busts,  with Armstrong's head in the center, slightly higher than those of his companions. Around the heads, the names "E. ALDRIN  N. ARMSTRONG  M. COLLINS". At bottom center, the U.S.A. flag and the date "JULY 20, 1969". Beneath Collins's bust, the number "999.9", and beneath Aldrin's, the name of the artist, "Bodlak".
Reverse: Shows LEM on route from the earth and on the moon, with Armstrong on the moon in the foreground. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "PER ASPERA AD ASTRA - APOLLO XI - 1969".
Circular: 2" (50mm) in diameter.
The sculptor was Kurt Bodlak. The same medal was also issued in 34mm size.
1969-7-20b
Silver (.999 fine) medal struck in Canada for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Busts of the three astronauts under the legend "AD ASTRA PER ASPERA". In a panel beneath the busts, the information "APOLLO 11 / EDWIN E. ALDRIN, JR. / NEIL A. ARMSTRONG / MICHAEL COLLINS" and the date of the landing on the moon 'JULY / 20 / 1969". Underneath is the name of the artist "CASEY" and of the mint"LOMBARDO".
Reverse: Shows rocket and LEM in space. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FIRST ON THE MOON".
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter. On the rim "MADE IN CANADA 999".
This is one of 5,000 serially numbered pieces.
1969-7-20c
Silver medal (.999 fine) struck for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Full face of three heads, with names indicated above or below each bust: "ARMSTRONG COLLINS ALDRIN". The symbol of NASA lies in the center and at the bottom, "11 APOLLO". The name of the artist, "RALPH J. MANCONI", and the initials of the distributor, "1969 PAM", appear below the center bust.
Reverse: Shows the LEM and Aldrin and Armstrong on the surface of the moon. At the top left is the earth and opposite it, the legend "MAN'S / FIRST / LUNAR / LANDING / JULY 20-21 / 1969".
Circular: 2½" (64mm) in diameter. On the rim "MEDALLIC ART CO. NY" and ".999 PURE SILVER".
This medal was struck for Presidential Art Medals in a limited edition. 10,000 were struck in either silver or bronze.
1969-7-20d
Gold medal struck in Italy for the lunar landing of Apollo 11.
Obverse: Full face heads of the three astronauts in a horizontal line, under three stars. Below the busts, the names "N. ARMSTRONG" - M. COLLINS - E. ALDRIN".
Reverse: Shows LEM and Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon's surface. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend 'APOLLO 11 - LEM - LA RANDE CONQUISTA. I PRIMI UOMINI SULLA LUNA".
Circular: 1 3/16" (30mm) in diameter with milled rim. Weight 17.5 grams.
This medal was issued by the Numismatica Italiana in 17 different sizes and weights from 15 grams at L2700 to 175 grams at L262,500.
1969-7-20e
Satin-finish golden bronze medal struck in Spain for the flight of Apollo 11.
Obverse: In center, profile facing right and around the perimeter, the description "PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A. - RICHARD M. NIXON".
Reverse: Shows a furled American flag on the moon's surface, with the earth in the distant background. Around the upper perimeter, the legend "LA MAYOR CONQUISTA DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS" (The greatest conquest of all time). At the base, the date "JULY 1969". At the bottom right in very small letters, "CALICO BARCELONA 1969".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
This medal, unlike most others, honors the U.S.A. as a nation for the Apollo 11 achievement. It was designed by Ferdinand Calico of the Barcelona, Spain, firm of X & F Calico.
1969-7-20f
Silver medal struck in England for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Full face bust of "COLLINS" in center, with "ARMSTRONG" at left and "ALDRIN" right in 3/4 view facing each other. Under their names, which are at the base, is the date "20.7.1969. A.D.".
Reverse: A good likeness of Eagle (LEM) about to land over the caption "APOLLO 11 MISSION". At the right are the initials of the engraver "MR" and below are the initials "W.J.D." and the hallmark of the mint.
Circular: 2 1/4" (58mm) in diameter.
2500 of these medals were struck at Birmingham, England. This one nears the serial number 2208 on the polished rim.
1969-7-20g
Sterling silver medal struck for Apollo 11, depicting man's first step on the moon.
Obverse: Shows Armstrong stepping from LEM's ladder to the surface of the moon and his words "ONE SMALL STEP / FOR A MAN / ONE GIANT LEAP / FOR MANKIND". Also shows the symbol of the designer, Gilroy Robert.
Reverse: Reproduction of the "SPIRIT OF APOLLO.
Circular: 2½" (63mm) in diameter. On the rim is the medal's serial number.
Four solid gold medals were struck. President Nixon presented one to each of the three astronauts and kept the fourth one. There were 15,000 medals struck in sterling silver and serially numbered. The same medal was struck in bronze and priced at $5.
1969-7-20h
Silver (.999 fine) medal issued by Wellings Mint Ltd. of Ontario, Canada, for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: 3/4 view smiling faces of the three astronauts facing right over their names "EDWIN / ALDRIN NEIL / ARMSTRONG MICHAEL / COLLINS". At left the initials of the sculptor "IM".
Reverse: Shows the LEM and Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon's surface with the command ship and the earth in the background. At top, the date of the moon landing "20 JULY 1969" and at the bottom, the legend "THE FIRST MEN ON THE MOON".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
On the rim incised "WELLINGS .999" and the serial number "2017". 5,000 silver medals were struck. The same medal was issued in aluminum at 75 cents; in bronze at $1.50; 1000 in 22k gold at $150; the silver medal was priced at $9.
1969-7-20i
Silver (1000 fine) medal struck by the Bavarian Mint for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows three smiling faces and the names "COLLINS * ALDRIN" below and "ARMSTRONG" above, in a triangular layout. Around beaded perimeter, the legend 'DIE ERSTE MONDLANDUNG APOLLO 11 1969" (The first landing on the moon).
Reverse: Shows path between earth and the moon with the caption "APOLLO 11". Around the perimeter, the legend "DEM MENSCHEN GEHORT DAS ALL" (To man belongs the universe), and "GOTT SCHUF ES" (God created it). Also shows the fineness of the silver "1000".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20j
Silver (1000 fine) medal struck by Aureus Magnus for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Three helmeted pilots facing the left in a diagonal line slanting upwards to the left, over the names "COLLINS / ALDRIN / ARMSTRONG".
Reverse: Shows LEM and the astronauts on the moon's surface with the space vehicle and the earth in the background. Around the perimeter is the legend "LUNAM CALCAVIT 21. VII. 1969" (the moon is trod upon). 
Circular: 1" (34mm) in diameter.
The same medal was also issued in 50 mm size.
1969-7-20k
Silver (1000 fine) medal stuck by Nummis Mundi for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: 3/4 view heads of astronauts facing left over the name "E. ALDRIN N. ARMSTRONG M. COLLINS". Around the upper perimeter the legend "LANDING ON THE MOON". Under the busts, the date "20TH JULY 1969".
Reverse: Shows an astronaut planting the U.S. flag on the moon's surface, with the second astronaut, the landing module and the earth in the background.
Circular: 1" (34mm) in diameter, weight 15 grams.
Also made in 50mm size.
1969-7-20l
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck by Slade Hampton & Son Ltd. of London, for the Apollo 11 flight. Part of the "Men in Space" series.
Obverse: Profiles of Armstrong and Aldrin and full face view of Collins in a horizontal line over the name 'N. ARMSTRONG * M. COLLLINS * E. ALDRIN". Over the head of each is a star.
Reverse: Shows LEM and the two astronauts on the moon's surface. Over LEM, the date "20-7-1969". In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "THE FIRST MEN ON THE MOON * APOLLO 11 * THE CONQUEST OF SPACE".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. On the rim, the serial number "554".
1969-7-20m
Oxidized silver medal (.999 fine) struck for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: 3/4 head bust of three astronauts and around the perimeter, the names 'ARMSTRONG * COLLINS * ALDRIN". At the bottom the word "APOLLO" appears on a large "11". Under the third bust appears the name of the artist "RIZZELLO".
Reverse: In the center the seal of the U.S.A. and around the perimeter the legend, "FIRST MAN ON THE MOON JULY 20, 1969".
Circular: 1 11/16" (44mm) in diameter, 2.5 mm think and 40 grams in weight. On the rim the serial number "2088".
5,000 of these medals were issued by Planeta Medals of NYC.
1969-7-20n
Heavy silver medal (.999 pure) struck in honor on the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
Obverse: Excellent profiles facing left of three astronauts with their names incused at the base of each neck. Below Armstrong's name is the name of the sculptor "KAREN WORTH". Around the perimeter at the base, the legend "APOLLO 11 JULY 20, 1969" and around the upper perimeter 'MAN'S FIRST LUNAR LANDING". Below the center is LEM landing on the moon's surface.
Reverse: Full face portrait of President Kennedy and a quotation from his address to a Joint Session of Congress in 1961: "I BELIEVE / THAT THIS NATION / SHOULD COMMIT ITSELF / TO ACHIEVING THE GOAL / BEFORE THIS DECADE IS OUT / OF LANDING A MAN / ON THE MOON / AND RETURNING / HIM SAFELY / TO THE EARTH". Underneath is "JOHN F. KENNEDY / May 25, 1961".
Circular: 2½" (63mm) in diameter.
On the rim, the serial number "513" and "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. .999 PURE SILVER" There were 10,000 serially numbered pieces. The same medal was issued in bronze at $6.50 and in 500 matched sets at $75.
1969-7-20o
Heavy silver medal (.999 pure) commemorating the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
Obverse: Moon rocket at take-off against the background of LEM and an astronaut on the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the information "APOLLO 11* FIRST LUNAR LANDING / JULY 20, 1969". At the base, the name of the company that struck the medal "MORGAN'S INC.".
Reverse: In the center the earth, the moon and a space vehicle with three fanciful heads turned toward the names "MERCURY / GEMINI / APOLLO". Around the perimeter the legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SERVED".
Circular: 2" (51mm) in diameter. On the polished rim ".999 PURE SILVER".
There were 10,000 pieces struck. The sculptor was John Roberts.
1969-7-20p
Silver plated bronze medal struck by Lorioli in Italy for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Obverse: Shows LEM and an astronaut on the moon's surface with the space ship and the earth in the background. At the right, near the rim, is the name of the sculptor "AFFER".
Reverse: In the center, the names of the three astronauts "NEIL A. ARMSTRONG / EDWIN E. ALDRIN JR. / MICHAEL COLLINS". Around the circumference, at the top, "APOLLO 11 - FIRST MEN ON THE MOON" and at the bottom "JULY 20TH 1969" and the word "ITALY" in small letters.
Circular: 1 31/32" (50mm) in diameter.
Same medal was struck in 32mm size.
1969-7-20p2
Sterling silver medal struck by Lorioli in Italy for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Obverse: Same as obverse of 69-7-20p.
Reverse: Contains the following information: "FIRST MOON LANDING / NEIL A. ARMSTRONG / EDWIN E. ALDRIN / MICHAEL COLLINS / JULY 20TH 1969. In small letters at the bottom shows the words "STERLING" and "ITALY".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
Same medal struck in 50mm size.
1969-7-20q
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck by Royal Van Kempen and Begeer in Holland for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: 3/4 view of the heads of the astronauts in a triangular scheme, with Armstrong at the base. Each head is identified by name "EDWIN ALDRIN * MICHAEL COLLINS * NEIL ARMSTRONG". 
Reverse: Shows Armstrong on the moon holding the USA flag and Aldrin descending the ladder of the LEM. Around the perimeter, the legend "1969 FIRST U.S.A. LANDING ON THE MOON".
Circular: 2 31/32" (50mm) in diameter.
The same medal was also struck in bronze.
1969-7-20r
Golden bronze medal struck by Galaxy Medals for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows the LEM and Armstrong on the moon's surface, with the earth and the spaceship in the background. Around the perimeter, the names "ARMSTRONG * COLLINS * ALDRIN". Beneath LEM the name "APOLLO / ELEVEN" and below it the date, " JULY 20, 1969".
Reverse: "PROJECT APOLLO" around a depiction of the earth and moon.
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter. Edge is milled.
1969-7-20s
Silver medal (.925 fine) struck for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: 3/4 busts of three astronauts facing right with the center figure slightly above the others. Under the heads are the names "NEIL ARMSTRONG / EDWIN ALDRIN / MICHAEL COLLINS". At the bottom is the name of the artist "KLAR". There are three parallel lines around the perimeter with 23 stars in the upper center.
Reverse: Shows LEM on moon's surface with the words around the perimeter, "FIRST LUNAR LANDING U.S. APOLLO 11 - JULY 1969".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20t
Heavy silver medal (.999 fine) struck by the Medallic Art co. for the International Numismatic Agency of New York for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Obverse: In center, shows Neil Armstrong stepping from Eagle to the moon's surface. A the left, the date "JULY 20, 1969" and at the right, the statement "WE / CAME IN /PEACE / FOR ALL / MANKIND". At the foot of Eagle ate the names of te designer and sculptor "CALLE DiLORENZO".
Reverse: Shows Dr. Robert H. Goddard standing next to one of his early rockets. Around the perimeter is the legend "FATHER OF AMERICAN ROCKETRY DR. R. H. GODDARD".
Circular: 2½" (64mm) in diameter. On the rim is "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. .999 PURE SILVER" and the serial number "150".
This is one of 10,000 silver specimens, the first of which was presented to the Smithsonian Institution. An unlimited number were struck in bronze. Paul Calle was the designer and Joseph DiLorenzo is the sculptor.
1969-7-20u
Golden bronze medal struck by Galaxy medals for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows the LEM and Armstrong on the moon's surface, with the spaceship and the earth in the background. At the top, the names of the astronauts and the date of take-off "ARMSTRONG / COLLINS / ALDRIN JULY 16, 1969". At the bottom, "JULY 20, 1969 / FIRST MANNED LUNAR LANDING".
Reverse: Shows the moon and the word "APOLLO".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. Milled rim.
Believed to be a medal in the Galaxy series commemorating the Apollo/Saturn space flight.
1969-7-20v
Anodized aluminum medal struck for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows Armstrong and LEM on the moon's surface. At the top, the names of the three astronauts "ARMSTRONG-COLLINS-ALDRIN". At the bottom "APOLLO 11".
Reverse: In the center, the quotation "THAT'S ONE SMALL / STEP FOR A MAN / ONE GIANT LEAP / FOR MANKIND * NEIL A. ARMSTRONG". In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "COMMEMORATING MAN'S FIRST STEP ON THE MOON'S SURFACE JULY, 20, 1969".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20w
Fine silver medal, struck by Gregory's of England, commemorating the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows LEM on the moons surface with Armstrong and Aldrin holding the U.S. flag. Above LEM is the date "JULY 1969". Inside a dotted line around the perimeter is the legend "MAN ACHIEVES THE FIRST LUNAR LANDING".
Reverse: Shows "APOLLO 11" blasting off from Cape Kennedy. Inside a dotted line around the perimeter is the information "ARMSTRONG COLLINS & ALDRIN".
Circular: 1½" (40mm) in diameter.
There were 500 sets struck bearing matched serial numbers in silver and bronze. This one had "451" incused on the rim. The rim also bears the hallmark of the London Assay Office. The medals were struck form hand engraved dies. The same medal was also struck in gold, bronze, and platinum. 100 sets were available for collectors.
1969-7-20x
Silver medal (1000 fine) struck in Germany in honor of the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows Armstrong and LEM on the moon's surface with the earth and the space rocket in the background. In a panel around the perimeter the legend "DER ERSTE MENSCH AUF DEM MOND 1969".
Reverse: In center outlines paths of the rocket between the earth and the moon. At the top "DEM MENSCHEN GEHORT DAS ALL/ APOLLO 11". At the bottom, "GOTT SOHUF ES". Also in small letters the numeral "1000". 
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20y
Sterling silver medal struck by Lombardo for the Apollo 11 space flight.
Obverse: Shows LEM, the U.S. flag and Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon's surface, over the legend "MEN ON THE MOON / JULY 20 1969". At the top is the earth and the quotation from Armstrong "ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN/ ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND".
Reverse: 3/4 view of the astronauts in circles containing the names of the astronauts: at the top "CDR NEIL A. ARMSTRONG", at the lower left "COL. EDWIN E. ALDRIN",  and at the lower right "LT. COL MICHAEL COLLINS". In the center is the name "APOLLO / XI" and at the bottom, the spaceship and its gantry and the date "JULY 16-24, 1969".
Circular: 1½" (40mm) in diameter. 
Limited edition and serially numbered. Also issued in bronze.
1969-7-20z
Bronze medal struck for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: In the center, LEM is landing on the moon's surface. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "MAN'S FIRST LANDING ON THE MOON JULY 20, 1969".
Reverse: In upper center, in a circle, an American eagle and the name "APOLLO 11". At the top, "THE APOLLO MISSION" and in the lower center, the legend "COMMEMORATING / THE HISTORIC FIRST FLIGHT / TO LAND MEN / ON THE MOON".
Circular: 1½" (37mm) in diameter. Rim is milled.
Also in silver.
1969-7-20aa
Fine silver medal struck for Apollo 11 flight for J.W. Benson Ltd. of London, England.
Obverse: American eagle about to land on the moon. At the top "APOLLO 11" and at the bottom "JULY 1969". The earth is shown in the left background.
Reverse: Circular line ends at the moon. At the top "NEIL ARMSTRONG"; below it, the name "EDWIN ARMSTRONG - COLLINS". At the top bottom, the legend "WE CARE IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND".
Circular: 2" (50mm) in diameter.
This is a limited edition. On the polished rim is the serial number "269".
1969-7-20bb
Fine silver medal struck for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Figure of a man standing on the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter, the legend "MAN'S FIRST LANDING ON THE MOON 20TH JULY 1969". At the top of the moon, the name of the artist "P. VINCZE". At the bottom in small panels "NEIL ARMSTRONG COL. EDWIN ALDRIN COL. MICHAEL COLLINS".
Reverse: In circle in the center, a winged man stands in front of a rocket. In 12 small circles around the perimeter are pictured various rockets and space ships. Again shows the name of the artist "P. VINCZE".
Circular: 2½" (63mm) in diameter.
On the rim is incused "FINE SILVER". 1500 were struck in this size and 10,000 were struck in a 1 3/4" size. Was also struck in gilded silver in both sizes and also in palladium.
1969-7-20cc
A 2 riyal coin struck for Yemen Arab Republic in commemoration of Apollo 11 launching. Silver .925 fine.
Obverse: Shows Apollo 11 taking off from its launching pad. Around the perimeter, the information "APOLLO 11 16 JULY 1969" and the date also in Arabic.
Reverse: In the center the official Yemen seal. At the bottom "YEMEM ARAB REPUBLIC". Also in Arabic the coin's denomination.
Circular: 1 7/16" (37mm) in diameter. Milled rim and beading around the perimeter.
This is part of a set of two, limited to 52,700 sets struck at the Valcambia Mint, Switzerland, pursuant to a Yemen decree of August 24, 1969.
1969-7-20dd
Sixth and last of the TWA "Milestones of Manned Flight" series, struck for the Apollo 11 flight. Sterling silver.
Obverse: Shows LEM and Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon's surface. At the top around the circumference, the legend "FIRST MOON LANDING" and at the bottom, the date "JULY 1969".
Reverse: Shows the space ship over the moon, with the earth in the background. At the bottom, the names of the astronauts "ARMSTRONG ALDRIN COLLINS".
Circular: 1½" (40mm) in diameter. Rim is milled and carries the hallmark of the Birmingham Mint in England.
The others in the series are Da Vinci, Montgolfier, Wright Brothers, Lindbergh, and Earhardt. The same medal in an oxidized silvered finish is being distributed to TWA passengers as a promotional device.
1969-7-20ee
A 2 riyal coin struck for the Yemen Arab Republic in commemoration of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Silver .925 fine.
Obverse: Shows Apollo 11 and two figures on the moon's surface, with the spaceship and the earth in the background. Around he perimeter in English and in Arabic "APOLLO 11 20 JULY 1969". 
Reverse: In the center, the official Yemen seal. At the bottom "YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC". Also in Arabic, the coins denomination.
Circular: 1 7/16" (37mm) in diameter. Milled rim and beading around the perimeter.
This is part of a set of two, limited to 52,700 sets struck at the Valcambria Mint, Switzerland, pursuant to a Yemen decree of August 24, 1969. The other is 69-7-20cc.
1969-7-20ff 
80th issue of The Society of Medalists, a bronze medal commemorating the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: On an incised background (simulating a television tube) there are five figures in front of a space control panel (symbolizing all the ground and other back-up personal). There is a "V" symbol in the high relief, indicating success, and there are many figures on the V's sides, representing the public. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "MAN'S EVER EXPANDING SPHERE OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND VISION".
Reverse: Shows Armstrong stepping from LEM's ladder to the moon's surface. At the lower left "APOLLO 11" and in a semi-circle at the right the names "NEIL ARMSTRONG * EDWIN A. ALDRIN JR * MICHAEL COLLINS". In a panel around the circumference the legend "LEAD'S TO MAN'S ETERNAL QUEST OF SPACE EXPLORATION".
Circular: 2 13/16" (73mm) in diameter. On the rim "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 80TH ISSUE DEC. 1969 BORIS BUZAN, SC.".
1969-7-20gg
Sterling silver medal issued by 99 Co. for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows Armstrong about to set foot on the moon's surface.
Reverse: In the center, the Sea of Tranquility (the moon landing area for this flight). In circular form around it, the legend "7-20-69 THE AMERICAN EAGLE LANDS.../ FOOTPRINTS FOREVER CHANGE THE MOON / AND HORIZONS OF MANKIND".
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter. The word "STERLING" is incised on the milled rim.
1969-7-20hh
Sterling silver medal distributed by Obol International for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: In a rectangle in center, shows Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon's surface. At bottom of rectangle, the name "ALDRIN": at the left of it, "ARMSTONG COLLINS / JULY 20, 1969". In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "APOLLO 11 * FIRST ON THE MOON".
Reverse: "ONE / SMALL STEP / FOR A MAN.../ ONE / GIANT LEAP FOR / MANKIND".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. The word "STERLING" is on the rim.
1969-7-20ii
Sterling silver medal struck for Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows Armstrong stepping down onto the moon's surface. Around the perimeter the legend "MAN'S HISTORIC FIRST STEP ON THE MOON".
Reverse: In center, shows path of the space ship and the names "N. ARMSTRONG / M. COLLINS / E ALDRIN". Around the perimeter, the legend "APOLLO 11 * LUNAR LANDING JULY 20, 1969".
Circular: 1 3/16" (30mm) in diameter.
Also in bronze in both 30mm and 40mm size.
1969-7-20jj
Sterling silver medal struck by Dieges & Clust for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Eagle is shown, with Armstrong, on the moon's surface, with Aldrin descending the LEM's ladder. The earth and four stars are in the background. In a panel around the perimeter the legend "APOLLO XI * FIRST MAN ON THE MOON".
Reverse: In the center is the quotation of Armstrong's "THAT'S / ONE SMALL STEP / FOR MAN, / ONE GIANT LEAP / FOR MANKIND". Around the perimeter are the names of the astronauts "MICHAEL COLLINS EDWIN ALDRIN NEIL ARMSTRONG". In small letter at the bottom "D & C PROV R.I.".
Circular: 2 1/4" (58mm) in diameter. On the polished rim is the word "STERLING". It is 3/8" thick.
The first adv for this medal described it as 3/8" thick instead of the correct thickness of 3/16". Dieges & Clust honored the orders received from this erroneous adv and has stated that the 3/8" ones will be limited to ten. All others will be 3/16", based on corrected advertisements. Also available in gold and bronze.
1969-7-20kk
Medal sponsored and distributed by German-American National Congress, Inc. and struck by the Franklin Mint in honor of Apollo 11.
Obverse: In the center shows the space rocket passing between clouds. Around the perimeter 'FIRST MOON LANDING JULY 20, 1969".
Reverse: In the center, heads of three German or German born pioneers with their names: "LEY VON BRAUN OBERTH". At the top, around the perimeter: "PIONEERS OF SPACE AND ROCKETRY".
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter.
Also in bronze sold at $3.50.
1969-7-20ll
Silver medal (.999 fine) struck at Lincoln Mint for Apollo 11.
Obverse: Heads of astronauts in triangular scheme with center head at bottom. Under the heads, the names in ribbons: "EDWIN C. ALDRIN JR.   NEIL A. ARMSTRONG   MICHAEL COLLINS". In a panel around the circumference the legend : "ONE SMALL STEP FOR A MAN * ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND".
Reverse: In the center, LEM on the moon's surface, Armstrong planting the U.S. flag and Aldrin descending LEM's ladder. Below LEM, the date "JULY 20, 1969" and the name "APOLLO 11". In a panel around the circumstance, the legend, "FIRST FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter. On rim "463". Limited to 5,000 pieces in silver. 
Medal designed by Mrs. Jean Benson.
1969-7-20mm
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Heads of three astronauts in triangular scheme, with center head at apex. Under the heads, the names: "ALDRIN ARMSTRONG COLLINS".
Reverse: At the top, around the perimeter, the name "APOLLO 11". In the center, an American eagle is landing on the moon's surface, with the earth in the background.
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20nn
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck for the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows Armstrong and Aldrin working of the moon's surface against the background of the LEM. A portion of he earth is seen at the upper right. At the left top is the date " 21. JULI 1969".
Reverse: Profiles of two astronauts in space helmets facing left. Around the perimeter, the legend, 'DIED ARSTEN MENSCHEN AUF DEM MOND * EDWIN ALDRIN * NEIL ARMSTRONG".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20oo
Silver (.999 fine) medal struck in Germany for he Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: In center, shows space ship on the moon's surface, with Armstrong descending from its ladder. The earth is in the background. Around the perimeter, the legend "APOLLO 11 * MOONLANDUNG DER ERSTEN MENSCHEN * 20.7.1969".
Reverse: 3/4 front head and around it, "WERNHER V. BRAUN".
Circular: 1 17/32 (40mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20pp
Sterling silver replica of the plaque placed on the moon by the astronauts of the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Shows a representation of the earth in two circular projections. Underneath, the legend "HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH / FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON / JULY 1969, A.D. / WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND". It bears the signatures of the three astronauts and of President Nixon.
Reverse: Blank.
Rectangular: 1 18/32" x 1 9/32" (40mm x 32mm).
1969-7-20qq
Twenty-first 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 Landing Module and Armstrong on the moon's surface. At the top, stars, the earth, and the symbol "APOLLO 11". At the bottom, around the perimeter, the quotation "WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND".
Reverse: At the top, 'ARMSTRONG - COLLINS - ALDRIN" and then "APOLLO XI / JULY 16-25, 1969 / 195 HOURS, 18 MINUTES / 35 SECOND / LM LANDED 4:18 PM JULY 20 / MAN'S FIRST STEP ON MOON / 10:56 PM JULY 20 / LM LIFT-OFF 1:54 PM / JULY 21".
Circular: 1 1/4' (32mm) in diameter and hall-marked. This is a limited, proof-finish edition.
1969-7-20rr
Sterling silver medal struck in Italy after the Apollo 11 flight.
Obverse: Head and upper torso of a man with arms outstretched to heaven, against a background of stars. At top, the legend, "TO / AND / FROM / AMERICA, and the name "AFFER".
Reverse: Rocket in center under the date "1969": Sprit of St. Louis under the date "1927" and the Santa Maria (Columbus's flagship) under the date "1942". In small letters at lower left, the symbol "N.N." (Nebraska Numismatics), "ITALY", and "STERLING".
Circular: 1 1/4 (32mm) in diameter.
1969-7-20ss
Twenty-first of The Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse: Shows eagle, the landing module, and Neil Armstrong on the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the information: "FIRST MOON LANDING. ARMSTRONG - ALDRIN - COLLINS".
Reverse: At the top, "APOLLO XI" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then: "MISSION: MANKIND'S / FIRST LANDING ON / ANOTHER PLANET / ROCKET: SATURN 5 REVOLUTIONS: / EARTH 1 1/2, MOON 30 / DISTANCE: 952, 700 MILES / JULY 16, 1969".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter, with beading around perimeter.
1969-7-20tt
Twenty-fourth of The Franklin Mint "America in Space" series of sterling silver, proof-finish medals.
Obverse: Shows the Lunar Module and Armstrong on the moon's surface, with Aldrin descending from the module's ladder. Around the perimeter, the information: "FIRST MANNED LANDING ON THE MOON * APOLLO 11".
Reverse: "JULY 16, 1969. DESCENDING TO THE / MOON IN THE LUNAR MODULE, EDWIN / ALDRIN AND NEIL ARMSTRONG LANDED / ON JULY 20. ARMSTRONG TOOK THE / FAMOUS FIRST STEP ON THE MOON / AT 2:17 a.m. EDT, JULY 21".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter and hallmarked.
1969-11-14
Sterling silver medal struck by Loriolo in Italy for the Apollo 12 moon flight.
Obverse: Shows Conrad and Bean on the moon's surface with the U.S. flag and the moon ship in the background. At the top, the legend "LUNAR EXPLORATION". At the lower left, the name of the artist "AFFER".
Reverse: At the top, the legend "APOLLO 12", over a likeness of a clipper ship in the center the names of the astronauts "CHARLES CONRAD JR. / RICHARD GORDON / ALAN L. BEAN". At the bottom, the dates "NOV. 14-24TH, 1969" and in small letters "ITALY" and "STERLING".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
1969-11-14a
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck by Galaxy as part of the Apollo series, for the flight of Apollo 12.
Obverse: Shows Conrad and Bean and the LM on the moon's surface, with the earth and the space command ship in the background. Around the perimeter and at the top, "CONRAD * BEAN * GORDON". Underneath "APOLLO TWELVE" and at the bottom, the date "NOVEMBER 14, 1969". Also shows footsteps and the Surveyor.
Reverse: Standard Galaxy back for the Apollo series, same as 68-10-11.
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. Limited edition. This bears on the rim the number "13" and ".999 FINE SILVER".
1969-11-19
Silver medal (.999 fine) commemorating the Apollo 12 Moon landing.
Obverse: Heads of "CONRAD" and "BEAN" under their names. Gordon in 3/4 front view in center and Conrad and Bean full face, at left and right respectively. Gordon is above. At the bottom, the number "12" appears over the name "APOLLO". Underneath Bean's bust is the name of the artist "RIZZELLO" (Michael).
Reverse: In center shows the space ship lifting off its pad. In a panel around the perimeter is the legend "EXPLORATION OF THE MOON * NOVEMBER 1969".
Circular: 1 23/32" (44mm) in diameter. In the rim "FINE SILVER" and the serial number "0093".
Lt. Comander Alan L. Bean, the Lunar Module Pilot, Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr., the Mission Commander and Richard F. Gordon Jr., the Commander Module Pilot, made the second manned soft landing on the moon on 11-19-69. 3,000 serial numbered silver medals were struck by Planeta Medals 2 West 47 St. New York City. There were also 10 issued in platinum, and they were also issued in bronze.
1969-11-19a
Silver (.999+ pure) medal issued by Presidential Medal Inc. for the Apollo 12 flight.
Obverse: In a slanting line form the top to the lower right, 3/4 view heads of the astronauts opposite the names "CHARLES CONRAD, JR. / RICHARD F. GORDON / ALAN L. BEAN". At the bottom, the name "APOLLO XII". Also reproduced the main design from he Apollo XII patch, a Yankee Clipper sailing over a lunar landscape.
Reverse: Shows the moment of lift-off from Cape Kennedy at the left and at the right, placing scientific instruments on the moon's surface. Also shows the LEM, "Intrepid" and the trajectories from the earth to the moon.
Circular: 2½" (62mm) in diameter. The obverse also contains the name of the sculptor, "RALPH J. MENCONI".
The silver edition is limited to 10,000 serially numbered pieces. This is # 1057. The rim also contains the information "MEDALLIC ARTS CO. N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER".
1969-11-19b
Sterling silver struck for flight of Apollo XII.
Obverse: Shows Intrepid on the moon's surface with Conrad in foreground and Bean descending Intrepid's ladder. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend "PER ASPERA AD ASTRA" and "APOLLO XII 1969".
Reverse: Heads of the three astronauts, with Conrad's slightly above the other two that are in line on either side. Under Conrad's head is the American flag and the date "19-11-1969". Under each head is the name "BEAN - CONRAD -GORDON".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter. This is a limited edification and the serial number "0218" is incised in the rim. The edition was limited to 2000 for U.S. collectors. Sculptor was Kurt Bodlak.
1969-11-19c
Silver (.999+pure) medal struck for Apollo 12 flight.
Obverse: At the right, heads of the astronauts in vertical line with Conrad out of line to the right. Also shoes the rocket taking off from Cape Kennedy. At the left are the names "ALAN L. BEAN / CHARLES CONRAD JR. / RICHARD E. GORDON". At the top left, "APOLLO 12".
Reverse: Shows Intrepid and Conrad and Bean on the moon's surface with the skeleton of Surveyor in the background. Around the top left, the legend "LUNAR EXPLORER NOV. 19, 1969". On the moon's surface, the astronauts' footprints appear.
Circular: 2" (60mm) in diameter. On the rim "999" and the serial number "0688".
The issue was limited to 2500 medals, serially numbered. Also in bronze.
1969-11-19d
Sterling silver medal struck for the Apollo 12 flight.
Obverse: Head of the three astronauts in a horizontal line with the center head slightly above the other two. Over the heads around the perimeter, the names "C. CONRAD A. BEAN R. GORDON". At the bottom "19.11.1969 / SECOND MOON LANDING".
Reverse: In the center, a clipper ship sails on the earth's surface. In a panel around the perimeter "APOLLO XII CONRAD-GORDON-BEAN".
Circular: 1 5/16" (34mm) in diameter.
1969-11-19e
Sterling silver medal struck for the Apollo XII flight by the Lombardo Mint.
Obverse: Portraits of the astronauts in a horizontal line, with the names underneath, "CONRAD GORDON BEAN". In upper background is the landing craft Intrepid.
Reverse: Shows a Yankee Clipper ship gliding around the moon. Over the ship is the date "NOV. 19-20, 1969". In a panel around the perimeter is the legend "APOLLO XII RETURN TO THE MOON".
Circular: 1 9/16" (39mm) in diameter.
The same medal in bronze.
1969-11-19f
Silver medal (.999 fine ) struck at Lincoln Mint for the Apollo XII flight.
Obverse: In the center, the upper torsos of the three astronauts , over the names, " CONRAD * GORDON * BEAN". At the top, "APOLLO XII". At the extreme right, the name of the designer, "NOEL JEFFERY".
Reverse: Shows LEM, the space ship and the earth in the center and around the lower perimeter, the information, "YANKEE CLIPPER - NOV. 19-20, 1969 -INTREPID".
Circular: 1½" (39mm) in diameter. On rim, "463".
Issue limited to 5000 pieces in silver.
1969-11-19g
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck for Apollo 12 flight.
Obverse: In the center shows the Saturn rocket taking off from its launching pad, next to its gantry. Around the perimeter, the legend, " START ZUM MOND   KAP KENNEDY" (Start for the moon).
Reverse: Show the LEM, Intrepid, on the moon's surface and Conrad descending its ladder. Around the upper perimeter, the legend "ZWEITE BEMANNTE MONDLANDUNG / APOLLO 12 NOV. 1969".
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter.
1969-11-19h
Gold medal struck in Italy for the Apollo XII flight.
Obverse: Busts of the three astronauts and above them, the names, "A. BEAN * C. CONRAD * R. GORDON".
Reverse: In the center the moon, with a clipper ship touching it. There are stars in the upper background. In a panel around the perimeter, the legend, "APOLLO XII * 19 NOVEMBER 1969".
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter with milled rim.
1969-11-19i
Sterling silver medal struck in Holland for Apollo 12 flight.
Obverse: In center, 3/4 view of heads of astronauts in horizontal line, has above and below it, the legend, "NIL MORTALIBUS / ARDUI EST"( Nothing is impossible for humans). Around the perimeter, the names "CHARLES CONRAD * RICHARD GORDON * ALAN BEAN".
Reverse: In center, shows Conrad and Bean removing parts of the Surveyor III with the Apollo 12 lander and the earth in the background. Around the perimeter, the legend: "NOVEMBER 1969, SECOND U.S.A. MOON EXPLORATION APOLLO XIII".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
Same medal issued in gold in 18.5mm and 22.5 mm and in bronze 50mm.
1969-1-19j
Twenty-second of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of space medals, in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse: Shows the astronauts on the moon's surface. Around the perimeter, the information: "SECOND MOON LANDING * BEAN - CONRAD - COLLINS".
Reverse: At the top "APOLLO XII" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then "MISSION: FURTHER / MOON EXPLORATION / ROCKET: SATURN 5 / REVOLUTIONS: / EARTH 1 ½ , MOON 44 ½ / DISTANCE: 953,000 MILES / NOVEMBER 14, 1969".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter.
1969-11-19k
Twenty-second 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 astronauts and the LM on the moon's surface. At the upper right, the symbol "APOLLO 12". At the bottom, "SURVEYOR III".
Reverse: At the top "CONRAD - GORDON - BEAN" and then "APOLLO XII / NOV. 14-24, 1969 / 244 HOURS, 36 MINUTES / 24 SECONDS / L M LANDED 1:54 AM NOV. 19 / SCIENTIFIC MISSION COMPLETED / MAN'S LONGEST LUNAR EVA / LM LIFT-OFF 9:25 A.M. / NOV. 20".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited proof-finish edition.
1970-4-14
Silver medal (99% pure) struck for the Apollo 13 flight, by the Letcher Mint of Lancaster, California.
Obverse: Shows the damaged spacecraft in flight over the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter are nine stars.
Reverse: In the center, inside a garland of leaves, is a pair of wings and the information: "ASTRONAUTS / LOVELL HAISE & SWIGERT / RETURN TO THE EARTH FROM 136 MILES / ABOVE THE MOON ABOARD DAMAGED / APOLLO 13 / SPACECRAFT / 11:42 A.M., E.S.T. / APRIL 14, 1970". At the top, around the perimeter, "FAMOUS FLIGHTS".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter.
1970-4-17
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck by the Solidus Mint in West Germany for the Apollo XIII flight.
Obverse: Heads of three astronauts in triangular form with the center head the higher one. Above the heads are the names "FRED HAISE * JOHN SWIGERT * JAMES LOVELL". Below the heads is an American flag and the date "1970" and "11-17-4".
Reverse: In the center shows three galloping horses in flight (This may be the official Apollo 13 emblem). At the top, the name Apollo XIII and at the lower left, the phrase "EX LUNA SCIENTA" (From the moon knowledge). At the lower right is a small segment of the moon.
Circular: 1 31/32" (50mm) in diameter. "0218" on rim.
The issued was limited to U.S. Collectors to 2000 serially edge-numbered medals. The sculptor was Kurt Bodlak.
1970-4-17 b
Sterling silver medal issued by American Mint Associates, Inc. of Media, Pa. for the Apollo XIII flight.
Obverse: In the center shows the insignia of Apollo XIII. At the top "APOLLO XIII" and at the left bottom "EX LUNA SCIENTA".
Reverse: "IMPOSSIBLE MISSION / APRIL 11, 1970 /COMDR JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. AND / JOHN L. SWIGERT JR. LAUNCHED / APOLLO XIII. APRIL 13, 1970 SERVICE / MODULE RUPTURED AND MISSION / ABORTED. APRIL 17, 1970 / COMMAND MODULE RETURNED / SAFELY TO EARTH". At the bottom, in small letters, the word, "STERLING".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter.
1970-4-17c
Sterling silver medal issued by Presidential Art Medals, Inc. for the flight of Apollo XIII.
Obverse: In the lower center, busts of the three astronauts with their names beneath: "JOHN L. / SWIGERT, JR. JAMES A. / LOVELL, JR. FRED W. / HAISE JR". At the top "APOLLO XIII", and just below, the official insignia of the flight and its motto "EX LUNA SCIENTA".
Reverse: "WHILE SCIENCE / AND KNOWLEDGE / EXPAND / THE SUPREMACY / OF MAN'S / SPIRIT AND / COURAGE / PREVAILS".
Circular: 2½" (63mm) in diameter. 
The silver edition is limited to 10,000 serially numbered pieces. This one bears "1057" on the rim. Rim also shows "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y." There was also an unlimited bronze edition issued at $5.
1970-4-17d
Sterling silver medal stuck in Holland for the Apollo 13 flight.
Obverse: Shows heads of astronauts in triangular form with center figure at apex. In center: "EX LUNA / SCIENTA". Around the perimeter, the names of the astronauts, "JAMES LOVELL * JOHN SWIGERT * FRED HAISE".
Reverse:  In the center shows the splashdown in the Pacific. Around the perimeter, the legend, "April 1970 PERFECT SPLASHDOWN ENDS SPACE DRAMA. APOLLO XII".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
Same medal issued in gold and 22.5 mm and in bronze 50mm.
1970-4-17e
Silver medal struck in Italy for the Apollo 13 flight.
Obverse: In center shows landing craft in flight. At its left, the name "APOLLO XIII" and at its right, "LM - LIFEBOAT / IN SPACE". At bottom shows the name of the sculptor "AFFER".
Reverse: In upper center shows the three winged horses under the legend "EX LUNA SCIENTA". At the right, the date "APRIL / 11-17, 1970" and a the bottom, the names "JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. / JOHN L. SWIGERT / FRED W. HAISE, JR.". At the very bottom appears the symbols "NN" and "ITALY".
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
1970-4-17f
Medal issued by Planeta Medals to commemorate the Apollo 13 flight. Silver .999 fine.
Obverse: Heads of the astronauts in triangular form with the center figure at apex. Over the heads, the names, "SWIGERT * LOVELL * HAISE". At the bottom, "APOLLO XIII".
Reverse: Shows the command module and the landing craft in flight. At upper left "ODYSSEY * AQUARIUS". At lower, the legend "HEROIC / RETURN / FROM / DISASTER / APRIL / 1970".
Circular: 3/4" (44mm) in diameter.
5,000 silver pieces were issued, serially numbered. This bears "0027" on the rim. There were also 10 medals struck in bronze, all the same size. The designers were M. & G. Shamir of Israel.
1970-4-17g
Silver medal (.999 fine) struck for the Apollo 13 flight.
Obverse: At the right are small heads of the astronauts opposite their names: "FRED / HAISE, JR. * JAMES / LOVELL * JOHN / SWIGERT". Beneath and to the left of the heads, a hand holds the space ship. Under it are the words, "THEY WERE IN HIS HANDS".
Reverse: Shows an aircraft carrier, helicopter and the space capsule in the Pacific. At the top, the legend, "HOME SAFE! / APOLLO 13 / U.S.S. IWO JIMA".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter. Limited edition, serially numbered. This one has "462" on the rim and "999 S".
1970-4-17h
Silver medal (.999 pure) struck by Galaxy as part of the Apollo series, for the flight of Apollo XIII.
Obverse: In center shows command module and LM. At the top, "LOVELL * SWIGERT * HAISE / APOLLO / XIII / BRING THEM BACK SAFE / APRIL 11, 1970".
Reverse: Standard Galaxy back for the Apollo series, same as 68-10-11.
Circular: 1 9/16" (40mm) in diameter. This is a limited edition. This specimen has "13" incused on the rim along with " .999 pure silver".
1970-4-17i
Antiquated sterling silver medal struck for the Apollo XIII flight.
Obverse: In center shows space ship and LM over the moon's surface and at the left, the names, " LOVELL * HAISE * SWIGERT" and at the right, "APRIL 11, 1970". In a panel around the perimeter, the legend, "APOLLO XIII FIRST ABORT OF APOLLO LUNAR MISSION".
Reverse: In the center, shows the space craft about to land in the ocean an, in small letters "STERLING" and the initials of Bill Sims, the artist "BS". In a panel around the perimeter, "REDITA DE CAELIS" and "REENTRY".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
This medal was struck by the Art Medals Co. for the concern known as "Post-Marked History", Panama City, Florida.
1970-4-17 j
Twenty-third of the Danbury Mint "Men in Space" series of silver space medals, in proof-finish, sterling silver.
Obverse: Shows rocket with LM attached over the moon. Around the perimeter, the information, "FIRST SPACE RESCUE * HAISE - LOVELL - SWIGERT".
Reverse: At the tip, "APOLLO XIII" and the symbol of the U.S. Air Force. Then, "MISSION: EXTENDED / STUDIES OF / LUNAR HIGHLANDS / ROCKET: SATURN 5 / REVOLUTIONS : / EARTH 1½, MOON ½, / DISTANCE: 622,151 MILES / APRIL 11, 1970".
Circular: 1 " (35mm) in diameter with beading around the perimeter.
1970-4-17 k
Twenty-third 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 the space LM at the right and the three astronauts , with the pick-up air craft carrier in the background. At the upper left, "APOLLO 13".
Reverse: At the top, around the perimeter, "LOVELL -HAISE - SWIGERT". Then, "APOLLO XIII / APRIL 11-17, 1970 / 142 HOURS, 54 MINUTES / FIRST APOLLO EMERGENCY / RETURN SUCCESSFULLY / COMPLETED".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter and hallmarked. This is a limited, proof-finish edition.
1970-6-21
Silver (.999 fine) medal struck for the First World Soaring Championship held in the U.S.A., June 21 to July 4, 1970, at Marfa, Texas.
Obverse: Shows a sailplane in flight, over a representation of the State of Texas, over the legend "XII / WORLD / SOARING / CHAMPIONSHIPS / USA 1970".
Reverse: In the center the initials "SSA" with gliders at the top of the "S" figures In a panel around the perimeter, the name "SOARING SOCIETY OF AMERICA" and a garland of leaves.
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter. Serialized edition of 1,000 medals. Number "3" on rim. Rim also contains the information "MEDALLIC ART CO. NY / .999+ PURE SILVER". Same medal in 3" size in silver used for awards. There were also 600 struck in 3" bronze and 2500 in 1½" bronze.
1970-12-28
   Number 1 of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.

   Obverse:   Shows space craft in process of leaving its launch pad. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "LIFT-OFF TO THE MOON".
   Reverse:   In the center, a representation of the earth and in a panel around the perimeter, the legend: "PROJECT APOLLO * MAN'S GREATEST ADVENTURE".
   Circular:   11/4" (32mm) in diameter.

   The set contains silver from medals carried by the Apollo XIII astronauts on their moon-flight, April 11-17, 1970.

1970-12-28a
Number 2 of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In the center shows first-stage rocket separating from space craft. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "SECOND STAGE IGNITION".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 13/16" (70mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28b
Number 3 of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows second stage rocket breaking away from the space craft. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "EARTH ORBIT".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28c
Number 4 of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In the center shows space craft leaving the earth's orbit. Around he upper perimeter, the legend, "LUNAR TRAJECTORY".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28d
Number 5 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In the center shows command ship separating from booster. At the upper perimeter, the legend, "COMMAND SHIP SEPARATION".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28e
Number 6 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows two space craft about to dock. Around the upper perimeter, the legend "DOCKING MANEUVER".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28f
Number 7 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the LM breaking away from the space craft. Around the upper perimeter, the legend, "LM EXTRACTION".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28g
Number 8 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows rocket and LM over the moon. Around the upper perimeter, the legend, "LUNAR ORBIT".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28h
Number 9 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the LM being launched from the rocket to the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "LM LAUNCHED TO THE MOON".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28i
Number 10 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the LM about to land on the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "DESCENT TO THE MOON".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28j
Number 11 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows LM on the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "LUNAR LANDING".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28k
Number 12 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows two astronauts on the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "LUNAR EXPLORATION".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28l
Number 13 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the LM taking off from the moon's surface. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "LUNAR LIFT-OFF".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28m
Number 14 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the LM approaching the space craft circling the moon ready to hook-up. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "RENDEZVOUS IN SPACE".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28n
Number 15 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the space rendezvous, the LM being disengaged form the space craft. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: " LM JETTISONED".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28o
Number 16 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the space craft approaching the earth after the lunar landing. Around the perimeter, the legend: "RETURN TO EARTH".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28p
Number 17 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows re-entry capsule separating from the command ship, preparatory to landing on the earth. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "FINAL MODULE SEPARATION".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28q
Number 18 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows landing module entering the earth's atmosphere. Around the upper perimeter, the legend: "FIREY RE-ENTRY".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28r
Number 19 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin
Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the landing module suspended from the parachutes, about to land in the ocean. Around the upper perimeter is the legend: "SPLASH DOWN".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
1970-12-28s
Number 20 of a series of 20 sterling silver, limited edition medals struck by The Franklin Mint for Project Apollo.
Obverse: In center shows the landing module on the ocean, about to be picked up by a helicopter. Around the upper perimeter is the legend: "RECOVERY".
Reverse: Same as 1970-12-28.
Circular: 2 11/16" (69mm) in diameter.
See 1970-12-28.
a
Bronze medal struck for the French Academic des Sciences.
Obverse: Winged male figure in flight holding female figure and the words "ACADAMIE DES SCIENCES". Also shows name of artist "Rene Baudichon". 
Reverse: Several early airplanes, dirigibles and balloons in flight, under the words "CAELUM PATET ILLMUS ILLAC".
Circular: 2 9/16" (65mm) in diameter.
b
Bronze medal commemorating the launching of the French aircraft carrier La Fayette.
Obverse: Bust of La Fayette superimposed on winged figure. Underneath is the name "LA FAYETTE" and around the circumference are the names of some of the members of the original World War I La Fayette Escadrille "Thaw, Rockwell, Prince, Norman, Chapman". There is also the name of the artist "Georges Guiraud".
Reverse: Silhouette of the carrier, with plane leaving its deck, and the words "PORTE-AVION LA FAYETTE".
Circular: 2 11/16" (68mm)
The La Fayette Escadrille was composed of U.S.A. youths who volunteered to fly for France early in World War I. It subsequently expanded, prior to U.S. entry into the war, into the La Fayette Flying Corps.
c
Bronze medal to honor civilian aeronautical feats.
Obverse: Eagle, female figure, and pre-WWI monoplane in flight over Paris. Also the name "F. MONTAGNY".
Reverse: At the upper portion are bird wings held together by links. At the bottom is a section of the globe and the word "Aviation". In the center is a blank plane.
Circular: 2 11/16" (68mm) in diameter.
d
Bronze medal struck in honor of France's polar explorer.
Obverse: Profile over the name "Paul Emile Victor" and under the words "EXPEDITIONS POLAIRES FRANCAISES". There are also stars and some polar symbols, huskies, a sled and an iceberg.
Reverse: Poles and a plane and two tractors on a polar scene. Also shows name of artist "G.B. BAZOR".
Circular: 2 13/16" (72mm) in diameter.
e
Bronze medal.
Obverse: Female figure and birds in flight. At the bottom are the words "AD EXCELSA PER EXCELSUM" (by heights to the heights) and the name of the artist "Raymond Delamarre" and the year "1930".
Reverse: Blank.
Rectangular: 2 3/4 x 2" (70 x 50mm).
f
Bronze medal.
Obverse: Winged figure and early biplane flying over the waves. Also shows name of the artist "F. MONTAGNY".
Reverse: Birds and warship with blank plaque.
Circular: 2" (51mm) in diameter.
g
Bronze medal honoring French aviation.
Obverse: Two winged upper torsos under the words "AUX AILES FRANCAISES " (To French wings). Also shows name of artist "R. Delandre".
Reverse: Shows a jet plane in flight.
Circular: 2" (68mm) in diameter.
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Bronze medal struck for presentation as occasions are presented.
Obverse:  Winged female figure on plaque between planes in flight and the bow portion of a dirigible. At the base are the words "Navigation Aerienne" (aerial navigation).
Reverse: At the left, a man watching birds in flight and the words "Le Reve Concoit" (the dream the conception). At the right, a mechanic and the words "LA SCIENCE REALISE" (Science realized).
Rectangular: 3 7/8 x 2 7/8" (98 x 73mm) with domed top.
Artist was Morloni.
i
Bronze medal in honor of French naval aviation.
Obverse: Cardinal compass points with turtle dove and other figures and the words "AVIATION EMBARQEE" (shipboard aviation). Also shows name of artist "GEORGES GUIRAUD".
Reverse: head-on view of aircraft carrier, and five planes in flight. Around the border are the words "MARINE NATIONALE".
Circular: 2 5/16" (58mm) in diameter.
j
Silver medal issued by Italian Government.
Obverse: Fanciful warrior's head and words "LUNGA NAVAGAZIONE AEREA".
Reverse: Eagle with outspread wings on a branch and the words "REPUBLICA ITALIANA" (Republic of Italy).
Circular: With ribbon holding attachment 1" (35mm) in diameter.
k
Bronze allegorical medal struck in 1933 as the 8th issue for The Society of Medallist.
Obverse: Group of figures with winged horse.
Reverse: Tree and large rock monument. Above them some stars and the words "THERE IS NOT EASY WAY FROM THE EARTH TO THE STARS".
Circular: 2 7/8" (73mm) in diameter.
The artist, not named on the medal, was Gaetano Cecere.
l
Copper medal struck for and distributed by a mission in Riverside, California.
Obverse: Religious scene surrounded by the words "INTERNATIONAL SHRINE OF THE BIRDMEN. MISSION INN. CALIFORNIA".
Reverse: Plane in flight over the verse "He giveth you your wings / to fly and breathe a purer / air on high, and careth for / you everywhere, who for / you yourselves so little care". Around the border are the words "PROTECT THE MEN WHO FLY - ST FRANCIS PATRON SAINT OF THE BIRDS".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter.
m
Bronze medal struck for presentation as occasions are presented.
Obverse: Winged male figure in flight, with eagle perched on mountain peak. Also shows name of artist "C. CHARLES".
Reverse: Leaves with shield for inscription.
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
n
Bronze medal struck for presentation as occasions are presented.
Obverse: Winged female figure in background. Shows name of artist "F. FRAISSE".
Reverse: Leaves with shield for inscription.
Circular: 1 15/16" (50mm) in diameter.
o
Aluminum token issued as an advertisement for the State of North Carolina.
Obverse: Upper portion has likeness of an early Wright biplane surrounded by the words "FIRST FLIGHT-ORVILLE AND WILBUR WRIGHT - KITTY HAWK 1903".
Reverse: Pictures "GREAT SMOKY MTS. NATIONAL PARK".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter.
p
British Royal Air Force bronze-gold color medallion.
Obverse: British royal crown over birds in flight over a portion of a world globe. Around the border is the RAF motto "PER ARDUA AD ASTRA" (by labor to the stars).
Reverse: Large floral wreath border.
Circular: 2½" (63mm) in diameter.
q
British Royal Air Force bronze-gold color medallion.
Obverse: British royal crown and the letters RAF in a laurel wreath.
Reverse: Blank.
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter.
r
British medal struck in honor of a mercury plane.
Obverse: Plane, with red cross emblem on rudder and underside of left wing.
Reverse: Lion, rampant, holding scroll.
Circular: 2" (51mm) in diameter.
s
Pewter medal given to persons taking a dirigible flight in Paris.
Obverse: The Eiffel Tower flanked by a dirigible and airplane.
Reverse: Shows the words "SOUVENIR DE MON ASCENSION" with "AUTOMATION BARME 97 RUE DE TORQUEVILLE - PARIS".
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter.
t
Aluminum token showing a World War II plane bombing a restaurant in Rome.
Obverse: Plane with bombs falling on a street in Rome and the words "RESTAURANT GROTTA AZZURA, V NATIONALE 251 ROMA".
Reverse: View of coliseum and the same words as on obverse.
Circular: 1 3/16" (31mm) in diameter.
u
Silver color medal struck for TWA.
Obverse: Constellation in flight against background of the globe. On plane and also below it are the words "TRANS WORLD AIRLINES" and the line's arrow symbol "TWA".
Reverse: Blank.
Circular: 1 7/16" (37mm) in diameter.
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Spanish Order of Aeronautical Merit, in gilt. Awarded to officers.
Obverse: White Enamel cross with gilt winged Spanish emblem in center. Connected to ribbon by gilt crown.
Reverse: Red enamel medallion with gilt initials "MA".
Cross: 1" (41mm) Ribbon is white with a vertical red stripe with gilt initials "MA". 
w-1
Spanish Order of Aeronautical Merit, in silver. Awarded to non-officer personnel.
Obverse: Cross with winged Spanish emblem in center. Connected to ribbon by crown.
Reverse: Center medallion bearing initials "MA".
Cross: 1" (41mm). Ribbon has broad gold vertical stripes flanked on each side by red and narrower stripes.
Awarded to non-officer personal.
w-2
Spanish Order of Aeronautical Merit, in gilt.
Obverse: White Enamel cross with gilt winged Spanish emblem in center. Connected to ribbon by gilt crown. Vertical single red bands on the three lower limbs of the cross.
Reverse: Red enamel medallion in center with gilt initials "MA".
Cross: 1" (41mm) Ribbon is white with a vertical red stripe near edges.
Awarded to officers. See W-1. Only difference is the vertical red band that indicated that a pension accompanied the award. 
x
Italian Air Valor Medal, 3rd Class, in bronze.
Obverse: Figure on flying Pegasus above the words "AL VALORE AERONAUTICA".
Reverse: Star in wreath at top and fist holding thunderbolt at bottom. In the center the words "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter. Ribbon is watered bright blue with broken brick-orange stripes at sides.
x-a
Italian medal, in gilt, for Long Service in the Air, 1st Class.
Obverse: Profile and eagles in flight and the words "LUNGA NAVIGAZIONE AEREA".
Reverse: Star and eagle over the words "REPUBLICA ITALIANA".
Circular: 1 13/16" (46mm) in diameter. Ribbon is pale blue silk.
Similar medal in silver and bronze.
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Greek Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, in silver.
Obverse: Male profile surrounded by words. Crown and small cross at top for attachment to ribbon.
Reverse: Laurel and words in border.
Circular: 1 7/32" (31mm) in diameter. Ribbon is navy blue with light gray center vertical stripe.
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Italian Medal for Aeronautical Valor.
Obverse: "VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA" ans his head in profile.
Reverse: A wreath wit ha flying eagle surmounted by a crown and aroudn the circumference the words "MEDAGLIA MILITIARE AERONATUICA".
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter. Ribbon is bright blue watered silk.
Aa
Chinese medal in bronze honoring Tom Gunn.
In 1911, Gunn flew a seaplane from the harbor of Honolulu and was one of the earliest pilots to fly in the Hawaiian Islands.
Obverse: Bust of young man surrounded by Chinese characters.
Reverse: Old box-type plane surrounded by legend "FIRST CHINESE AVIATOR TOM GUNN".
Circular: 1 7/16" (38mm) in diameter. Bright yellow ribbon.
Bb
Japanese medal in bronze with silver inlay.
Obverse: Bottom view of monoplane inlaid in silver with Japanese characters around the lower half.
Reverse: Winged boy in flight with Japanese characters above and date "1931" below.
Circular: 1 3/16" (30mm) in diameter with ribbon attachment.
Cc
Japanese silver and enamel pin.
Obverse: Two airplanes and searchlight in blue, navy blue, and yellow.
Reverse: Japanese characters.
Circular: 13/16" (20mm) in diameter.
Dd
German World War II medal in pewter-like metal.
Obverse: Two planes in the air over three anti-aircraft guns.
Reverse: Eagle in flight over Swastika and oak leaves.
Circular: 1 19/32" (40mm) in diameter.
Ee
Greek aviation medal in silver color metal.
Obverse: Pattee-like cross with wreath, propeller and wings in center. Attached to ribbon by flexible crown topped with a small cross.
Reverse: "1945"
Cross: 1 19/32" Ribbon is blue with a red border and white angled stripes descending from the left.
Ff
Bronze medal honoring World War I French hero.
Obverse: Profile bust and name "CHARLES NUNGESSER" in a circle of leaves.
Reverse: Shows skull and bones insignia of Nungesser's World War I squadron over the words "SON FETICHE".
Circular: 7/8" (21mm) in diameter. With a red, white, and blue ribbon.
Gg
Bronze medal struck in honor of the Newark Airport.
Obverse: DC-3 (Boeing 247?) in flight and the legend "Newark Airport serves America".
Reverse: Seal of the City in the center and around the borer the words "CITY OF NEWARK NEW JERSEY MAYOR MEYER C. ELLENSTEIN".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
Hh
White medal token issued by Mid-Continent Airlines.
Obverse: The words "FLY CONVAIR 300" bisected by a silhouette of the plane. Around the border, the name "MID-CONTINENT AIRLINES".
Reverse: In the center, the symbol of the airline, with the terminating in the words "YOU WIN". Around the border, the legend "FOR A SAFE TRAVEL BET, FLY MID-CONTINENT AIRLINES".
Circular: 1 /14" (32mm) in diameter.
Ii
Silver color medal struck for KLM.
Obverse: In the center, the block letters KLM under the company's crest and over the words "ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES". Around the border, the legend "WORLD OLDEST AIRLINE".
Reverse: hand holding torch with Constellation in flight in background. Around border, the legend "THE AIR OCEAN UNITES ALL PEOPLES".
Circular: 1½" (38mm) in diameter.
Jj
Silver medallion with loop.
Obverse: In foreground and remote background are pre-World War I airplanes in flight. At the top the words "OISEAU DE FRANCE".
Reverse: Shows World War I cannon.
Circular: 3/4" (19mm) in diameter with small loop attachment.
Kk
Gilt over silver medal of the French General Aeronautical Association.
Obverse: Eagle in fligh encircled by the words "FRANCE - ASSOCIATION GENERALE AERONAUTIQUE". Also shows name of artist "R. BRANGIER".
Reverse: Shows two sprays and artist's name.
Circular: 2 5/32" (55mm) in diameter.
Ll
Silver colored bronze plaque of the French Aeronautical League.
Obverse: Eagles on crags looking up at early vintage airplane in flight. At the bottom, the words "LIGUE AERONAUTIQUE DE FRANCE". Also shows name of artist "E. BLIN".
Reverse: Wreath and shield showing inscription "M. LEON DUBLED".
Rectangular: 1 13/16 x 2½" (41 x 67mm).
Nn
Bronze medal struck for the French Aircraft carrier Clemenceau.
Obverse: 3/4 view bead bust and the information "CLEMENCEAU 1841-1929". Also shows the name of the artist "GEORGES GUIRARD".
Reverse: Shows carrier at sea and the legend "MARINE NATIONALE PORTE-AVIONS CLEMECEAU".
Circular: 2 9/16" (68mm) in diameter.
Struck in 1960 for public sale by the French Mint.
Mm
Silver plaque honoring first Belgian dirigible.
Obverse: Nude female figure holding scroll on which is written "LE BELGIQUE PREMIER DIRIGIBLE BELGE - HOMMAGE A SES PROMOTEURS". Above it the dirigible in flight. At the bottom, the words "LES COMMUNES D'AUDERGHEM ET DE WATERMAELBOITSFORT". Also shows name of the artist "D. WEYGERS".
Reverse: "PAUL FISCH" in lower right hand corner.
Rectangular: 2 1/16 x 2 3/4" (52 x 70mm) with slight shaping at upper corners.
Same medal in bronze.
Oo
Silver-colored bronze medal.
Obverse: An eagle under the word "AVIATION" and above a spray of leaves and the encircled figure of a man with small wings attached to his hands and feet. Also shows name of artist "C. MASCAUX".
Reverse: Festoon on border.
Circular: 2" (50mm) in diameter.
Pp
Bronze medal issued by the French Mint around 1960.
Obverse: Sailplane in flight. Also shows initials "C.F." of the artist.
Reverse: Full length figures of Leonardo de Vinci and Icarus with statements "NAGER - POUR QUOI NE VOLERAIT IL PAS. L DE VINCI / MINOS PEUT ME FERMER LA TERRE AT L'EAU LE CIEL M'EST OUVERT. ICARE".
Circular: 2 5/16" (59mm) in diameter.
Qq
Bronze medal commemorating French aerial defense.
Obverse: Winged figure holding a shield in flight against background of a city and three airplanes in flight. Also shows name of artist "P. LENOIS".
Reverse: Circular blank shield, around which are the words "DEFENSE AERIENNE". Around it are shown the various types, plane, barrage balloon, searchlight, anti-aircraft gun and mechanical and radar listening devices.
Circular: 2 5/16" (59mm) in diameter.
Vv
Bronze medal honoring World War I Italian squadron.
Obverse: Three planes in flight over the phrase "VI GRUPPO AEROPLANI 76.81 SQUADRIGLIA".
Reverse: German plane falling in flames under the words "CACCIATORE DEL GRAPPA".
Circular: 1" (26mm) in diameter with link attachment.
Ww
Circular bronze medal.
Obverse: Shows Daedalus fastening on Icarus' wings and the words "LABOR, IMPROBUS OMNIA VINCIT". And the artist "A. PATEY".
Reverse: Female figure, representing science, points to a dirigible in flight. Around the border at the top is the legend 'SIC ITUR AD ASTRA". At the bottom there appears "BALLOONS, DIRIGEABLES EXPERIENCES A L'ESTABLISSMENT DE CHALAIS MAUDON 1885".
Circular: 2 13/16" (72mm) in diameter.
Rr
Bronze French plaque.
Obverse: Modern twin engine propeller plane approaching city with balloon and dirigible in background. Also shows name of artist "M. CGARPENTIEZ".
Reverse: Map of the world in relief.
Circular: 1 27/32" x 2 13/32" (42 x 61mm).
Xx
Two-tone bronze medal struck for the invasion of China by Japan.
Obverse: Raised figure of Japanese officer in light bronze, overlooking a battleground in dark bronze.
Reverse: Three light-bronze twin-engine bombers, with a large bomb superimposed on a map of China. Also shows some Japanese characters.
Circular: 2 1/8" (55mm) in diameter.
One of a pair of medals produced at the Osaka mint in Japan for the invasion of China.
Yy
Two-tone bronze medal struck for the invasion of China by Japan.
Obverse: Raised figure of infantryman in charging position, in light bronze against battleground in dark bronze.
Reverse: Twin-engine bomber in light bronze in flight over a battle plan. Also some Japanese characters. A border of bombs around the perimeter.
Circular: 2 1/8" (55mm) in diameter.
One of a pair of medals produced at the Osaka mint in Japan for the invasion of China.
Zz
Bronze medal of RCAF.
Obverse: In center RACF winged emblem under words "WINGS ALOFT". Around the perimeter the legend "ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE".
Reverse: Hand holding four aces and a joker in center surrounded by the legend "THUMBS UP - ACES HIGH".
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter.
Reported to have been given to shippers of RCAF aircraft for good luck.
Aaa
Silver color and enamel Italian medal.
Obverse: Silvered eagle in flight on a bomb. At left, in pale blue, "29TH GRUPPO". At right, stars against a dark blue background.
Reverse: Shows mace at left against the legend "IL CORAGGIO VINCE LA MORTE" (Courage defeats death).
Circular: 1 1/16" (26mm) in diameter with link attachment. Eagles wings project beyond medal perimeter.
Bbb
Bronze medal struck in Italy for the Italian Air Men Protectress.
Obverse: Seated virgin and around the perimeter, the legend "MARIA VIRGO LAURENTANO AERONAUTARUM PATRONA".
Reverse: "DIO PROTEGGA LE ALI D'ITALIA".
Circular: 1 15/16" (23mm) in diameter with link attachment.
Ccc
Bronze medal struck in Italy.
Obverse: Winged Pegasus in flight. Small winged lion at bottom.
Reverse: Eagle in flight at bottom and in panel around perimeter, the words "COMMANDO 2d. Z.A.T. PADOVA" (2nd Zone Air Territorials at Padova).
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter with link attachment.
Ddd
Bronze Italian medal.
Obverse: Sword upright under word "COMMINUS".
Reverse: Around perimeter the legend "VII GRUPPO AVIAZIONE D'ASSALTO".
Circular: 1" (25mm) in diameter with link attachment.
Eee
Gilded Italian medal.
Obverse: Small modern jet in vertical take-off. In panel around perimeter the legend "ISPETTORATO DELLE SCUOLE A.M.I." and the motto "EX PLURIBUS UNA VIS".
Reverse: Emblems of eleven schools around a pair of wings in flight.
Circular: 1 3/16" (30mm) in diameter with link attachment.
Fff
Brass and enamel medal honoring the Italian Air Force Acrobatic Squadron known as the Tricolor Arrows.
Obverse: In center three fanciful arrows in green, white, and red. Vertically at left, the word "FRECCE" (arrows) and at right the word "TRICOLOR". 
Reverse: Blank.
Rectangular: 1 3/16 x 1 1/4" (30 x 31mm) with a link attachment.
Ggg
Copper medal picturing the aeronautical light at Denver, Colorado.
Obverse: Shows plane approaching beacon atop Denver's highest building. At top, the information "DENVER U.S. AERONAUTICAL LIGHT".
Reverse: Blank.
Shape: Arrowhead shape with lug suspender at top. Maximum dimension 1 3/16 x 1 15/16" (30 x 49mm).
Hhh
Brass medal used as souvenir of an ascension in a captive balloon.
Obverse: Shows tethered balloon over Paris and the name "PARIS" at lower right.
Reverse: Contains legend "SOUVENIR / DE MON ASCENSION A BORD / DU / 6D BALLOON CAPTIF A VAPEUR / TYPE MILITAIRE TRANSPORTABLE G. YON / DE LOUIS GODARD" and space at the bottom for inscription of the passenger's name.
Circular: 1" (35mm) in diameter with loop and ring attachment.
Iii
Silvered medal with beading close to perimeter.
Obverse: Helmeted profile of pilot facing left and inscription "ALI ALLA PATRIA". Also few other letters.
Reverse: Shows eagle perched on globe and five planes in flight
Circular: 1 1/8" (28mm) in diameter.
Jjj
Bronze medal.
Obverse: Biplane resembling the first Wright Flyer in flight.
Reverse: Blank.
Circular: 1 1/4" (32mm) in diameter with small circular hole a the top.
Kkk
Hollow brass medal advertising balloon flights.
Obverse: In the center is a balloon bearing the name "CITY OF PARIS". In circular fashion around it appears the legend "THE GREAT MAMMOTH BALLOON AIR SHIP / 95 FEET HIGH WILL ASCEND TO THE CLOUDS / FREIGHTED WITH PEOPLE EACH DAY OF THE EXHIBITION".
Reverse: Elephant in the center. Under it the legend "BALLOON SHOW / IS / COMING". Above the elephant the words "AVIARY CIRCUS" and around the perimeter, the name "GREAT EASTERN MENAGERIE MUSEUM".
Circular: 1 7/16" (37mm) in diameter.
Lll
Brass token good for aircraft fuel.
Obverse: In center "5 GAL. / GOLD PIECE / 426". Around the perimeter "TRADEWIND AIRPORT AMARILLO TEXAS".
Reverse: "UPON/ PRESENTATION BY / BEARER THIS TOKEN / IS GOOD FOR / 5 / GALLONS AIRCRAFT FUEL / AT / TRADEWIND AIRPORT / ZERO MILES SOUTHEAST / OF / AMARILLO , TEXAS".
Circular: 1" ( 30mm) in diameter with circular hole at top indicating cancellation.
Mmm
Aluminum advertising piece for Bell Helicopters.
Obverse: Profile of face which looks like Abe Lincoln's. Around the perimeter the legend "YOU'RE ALWAYS AHEAD WITH A BELL HELICOPTER".
Reverse: Same as obverse.
Circular: 1 3/16" (31mm) in diameter.
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