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Apollo First manned lunar landing
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts two astronauts in full spacesuits on the lunar surface, one planting a flag while the other is bent forward, with a detailed relief of the cratered lunar landscape in the background. In the upper field, the Moon and the Apollo spacecraft in orbit are visible. The legend at the top reads the names of the three crew members and the launch date, while the lower legend along the rim records the date and description of the first manned lunar landing. |
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| Obverse lettering | ARMSTRONG COLLINS ALDRIN JULY 16.1969 JULY 20.1969 FIRST MANNED LUNAR LANDING |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a large, detailed relief of the full Moon occupying most of the field, depicting its cratered surface with fine engraving. Four five-pointed stars are positioned around the upper rim, and the legend APOLLO is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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