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This Apollo 8 commemorative medal was struck by the Bavarian State Mint. Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968, and returned to Earth six days later. It was the second human spaceflight and the first lunar orbital mission in the Apollo program. Frank Borman, William Anders, and James Lovell, Jr. were the astronauts.

Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Germany Type MEMORABILIA-Events Manufacturer Bavarian State Mint
 Dimensions 3-D (Medal): 4 × 0.2cm (1 9/16 × 1/16 in.)
3-D (Case): 4.8 × 5.4 × 0.3cm (1 7/8 × 2 1/8 × 1/8 in.)
Storage: 15.2 × 10.2 × 3.8cm (6 × 4 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Plastic
 Inventory Number A19731521000 Credit Line Gift of Thomas Becker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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