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Topic: Apollo 11 Robbins medals ex Armstrong family?
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BLivingston
Member Posts: 60
From: Boston,Ma. USA
Registered: Jan 2010
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posted 12-15-2014 04:04 PM
   
We (RR Auction) have been consigned an Apollo 11 Robbins medal originating from Neil Armstrong. We believe this to be the only one ever to surface in the open market.If our information is incorrect, kindly contact me. |
Rusty53
Member Posts: 50
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2010
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posted 12-15-2014 08:04 PM
I can't say anything as to its authenticity, but unlike the mission patch, the eagle is holding the olive branch in its beak and not in its talons. |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 12-15-2014 09:28 PM
This excerpt from an auction listing explains the difference. The obverse depicts Collins' early and original concept for the mission insignia with the eagle carrying an olive branch in its mouth. NASA thought the sharp, open talons of the eagle looked too "warlike" and the olive branch, representing peace, was moved to the claws. This is one of, if not the only, major official item that renders the insignia as it was meant to be by the astronaut designer. | |
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