BIS Gold Medal






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The British Interplanetary Society Gold Medal,
presented to Buzz Aldrin for Apollo 11!




Buzz Aldrin's official "British Interplanetary Society" Gold Medal,
awarded for the first manned-landing on the Moon!

This solid gold medal is housed in its original presentation case,
bearing an original Smithsonian inventory tag on the cover!

Accompanied by a complete archive
that places the medal within its historical context.

The September, 1970 issue of the "BIS" journal "SPACEFLIGHT"
is also included, containing coverage of the awards ceremony!

Also includes an 11 x 14 inch photograph of the Apollo 11 crew
receiving their medals, inscribed by Aldrin to the Society!



One of the most impressive, historic, and
well-documented awards of the entire space program!



Provenance

The Dr. Buzz Aldrin Space Collection