Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Oct 14, 2021
LOT 458
Horological numismatics
Apollo XI medal; gilded bronze
HKD 450 - 850
CHF 50 - 100 / EUR 50 - 100 / USD 100 - 150TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 450
A commemorative medal in gilded bronze, made circa 1969-1970, by H. Körner (Augsburg), struck in honour of the Moon mission Apollo XI (July 21, 1969); ribbon and metallic clip missing.
On the obverse, the inscription: “Apollo XI – 21.VII.1969”.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Brand H. Körner, Augsburg (Germany)
Model made for the N.A.S.A. (U.S.A.)
Year circa 1969-1970
Material gilded bronze
Dimensions 51 x 41.3 mm.
Weight 45.8 gr. (approx.)
Notes
Although this medal is not directly related to watchmaking, it is a beautiful object related to the Apollo XI lunar mission and a “must have” for collectors of “Speedmasters” from the Swiss manufacturer Omega.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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