Buzz Aldrin: American Icon

NASA Exceptional Service Medal. 1 1/2 inches in diameter, gold-colored alloy, obverse featuring globe at center encircled by laurels, with scroll reading "NASA" across middle, reverse reading "Exceptional Service/Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr./November 22, 1966." Suspended from blue and gold ribbon, with pin bar. WITH: associated miniature medal and button hole bar. Housed in original blue leather case.

View 1 of Lot 60: Buzz Aldrin's NASA Exceptional Service Medal

buzz aldrin's nasa exceptional service medal

Lunar Order Medal. 2 5/8 inches at diameter, dark-colored alloy, obverse depicting lunar surface, ringed at outside by golden-colored band, engraved with 12 Zodiac signs, band affixed to moon by six small bars with adhesive to verso, engraving to reverse reads, "Complements to Edwin E. Aldrin/The Lunar Order/Bienne/Switzerland." Sky blue and yellow ribbon included. In original presentation case.

Lunar Order Medal. 2 5/8 inches at diameter, dark-colored alloy, obverse depicting lunar surface, ringed at outside by golden-colored band, engraved with 12 Zodiac signs, band affixed to moon by six small bars with adhesive to verso, engraving to reverse reads, "Complements to Edwin E. Aldrin/The Lunar Order/Bienne/Switzerland." Sky blue and yellow ribbon included. In original presentation case. CONDITION REPORT: To request a condition report for this lot, please email science@sothebys.com

View 1 of Lot 66: Buzz Aldrin's Swiss Lunar Order Medal

buzz aldrin's swiss lunar order medal

Air Force Distinguished Service Medal. 2 1/4 inches in diameter, gold-colored alloy, obverse with sunburst of thirteen gold rays separated by thirteen white enameled stars, semiprecious blue stone at center, reverse engraved at center, "Edwin E. Aldrin Jr." Star suspended from ribbon by slotted bar consisting of stylized wings symbolic of the Air Force.

Air Force Distinguished Service Medal. 2 1/4 inches in diameter, gold-colored alloy, obverse with sunburst of thirteen gold rays separated by thirteen white enameled stars, semiprecious blue stone at center, reverse engraved at center, "Edwin E. Aldrin Jr." Star suspended from ribbon by slotted bar consisting of stylized wings symbolic of the Air Force. Ribbon with wide center stripe of white flanked on either side by thin stripe of gold, wide stripe of blue, and narrow strip of gold at edges. Blue stone at center represents the vault of the heavens; the thirteen stars represent the original colonies and man's chain of achievements; the sunburst represents the glory that accompanies great achievements, and the rays depict man's quest for light and knowledge. Note: for the miniature medal awarded with this item, please see Lot 59.

View 1 of Lot 62: Buzz Aldrin's Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

buzz aldrin's air force distinguished service medal

New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal. 3 inches in diameter, 22 karat gold, obverse with busts of John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, with their names encircling outside, along with depiction of North America and depiction of famous scene of Buzz Aldrin with United States flag. Reverse reading, “We Came in Peace/For All Mankind” along outside, with crescent moon depicted next to globe (North America), with depictions of Lunar Module Eagle and the Mercury-Atlas. 16.43 ounces.

New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal. 3 inches in diameter, 22 karat gold, obverse with busts of John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, with their names encircling outside, along with depiction of North America and depiction of famous scene of Buzz Aldrin with United States flag. Reverse reading, “We Came in Peace/For All Mankind” along outside, with crescent moon depicted next to globe (North America), with depictions of Lunar Module Eagle and the Mercury-Atlas. 16.43 ounces. Housed in original United States Mint case, with blue felt lining inside and outside. Gold-colored rim to case. Case comes in blue cardboard box of the United States Mint, barcode 022/704785052703. Obverse sculptor: Phebe Hemphill, and designer: Joel Iskowitz. Reverse sculptor: Don Everhart, and designer: Joel Iskowitz. Minted in Philadelphia. *This lot will be accompanied by a MIRAImage™ NFT, a unique digital identifier linked to its physical object using novel microscopic 3D scanning technology and advanced mathematical techniques that extract the object's identifying “DNA.” The NFT will be minted by MIRA to the Ethereum blockchain, forever recording these micron-level details, along with the the object's associated metadata and provenance information for future proof of authenticity.

View 1 of Lot 56: Buzz Aldrin's New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal

buzz aldrin's new frontier congressional gold medal

THE SYMBOLS OF A LIFETIME OF EXCELLENCE —Buzz Aldrin's collection of 16 miniature medals (18 ribbons, two medals missing). Displayed together on three horizontal bars.﻿

View 1 of Lot 59: Collection of 16 Miniature Medals Presented to Buzz Aldrin (18 Ribbons, Two Medals Missing), Displayed Together on Three Bars

collection of 16 miniature medals presented to buzz aldrin (18 ribbons, two medals missing), displayed together on three bars

Gold-colored metal badge in the form of a star of five white enamel points with a gold eagle with wings spread between each pair of points on the star. 3 by 3 inches. Each eagle stands on a red enamel triangle. In the center is a constellation of 13 gold stars set in a field of blue, surrounded by a gold rim. The reverse of the medal bears the unique serial number D-25 and is inscribed “PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, COLONEL EDWIN E. ALDRIN, JR. USAF AUGUST 13, 1969.”

Gold-colored metal badge in the form of a star of five white enamel points with a gold eagle with wings spread between each pair of points on the star. 3 by 3 inches. Each eagle stands on a red enamel triangle. In the center is a constellation of 13 gold stars set in a field of blue, surrounded by a gold rim. The reverse of the medal bears the unique serial number D-25 and is inscribed “PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, COLONEL EDWIN E. ALDRIN, JR. USAF AUGUST 13, 1969.” TOGETHER WITH: Blue and white striped grosgrain shoulder sash finished at the hip with a rosette to which is affixed a circular medal bearing a constellation of 13 gold stars set in a field of blue enamel. The medals are accompanied by a ribbon bar in blue and white surmounted with a gold eagle, and a 2 by 2 inch medal identical in design to the 3 inch medal on a blue ribbon. The tip of the white star on the 2 inch medal is chipped away. The verso is inscribed "PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, Buzz Aldrin. August 13, 1969" with the unique serial number 150. Trace amounts of adhesive on verso of medal. Note: for the miniature medal awarded with these items, please see Lot 59.

View 1 of Lot 55: Buzz Aldrin's Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, Presented to him by President Nixon 

buzz aldrin's presidential medal of freedom with distinction, presented to him by president nixon

A detailed schedule of travel in 24 countries in 38 days - with Buzz Aldrin’s speeches and many handwritten notes

A detailed schedule of travel in 24 countries in 38 days - with Buzz Aldrin’s speeches and many handwritten notes With: A collection of medals and a bronze bestowed upon him during the Apollo 11 World Tour

View 1 of Lot 52: Detailed Schedule of World Tour, with Collection of International Medals

detailed schedule of world tour, with collection of international medals

Tsiolkovsky Medal. 1 inch in diameter, obverse features engraving of Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky's face, reverse with "1857-1935" engraved at center denoting Tsiolkovsky's years of life, supporting text in Cyrillic script along the edges. Blue ribbon attached. WITH: award certificate dated October 4, 1987. Signed in blue ink with purple stamp.

View 1 of Lot 68: Buzz Aldrin's Tsiolkovsky Medal and Accompanying Certificate

buzz aldrin's tsiolkovsky medal and accompanying certificate

National Geographic Society Hubbard Medal, 1970. 3 1/2 inches in diameter, base metal, obverse with globe showing Western Hemisphere, encircled at outside by "National Geographic Society/1888." Reverse encircled at outside by animal and globe designs, tall ship to bottom center, reading "The Hubbard Medal," with central tablet incused, "Awarded to/APOLLO 11 CREW/Neil Armstrong, Commander/Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr./Michael Collins/American Astronauts First To Land On/The Mysterious Moon/Set Up Scientific Instruments And/Begin Its Exploration, July 20, 1969/"One Giant Leap For Mankind"/Washington, D.C. February 16, 1970." 11.3 ounces.

National Geographic Society Hubbard Medal, 1970. 3 1/2 inches in diameter, base metal, obverse with globe showing Western Hemisphere, encircled at outside by "National Geographic Society/1888." Reverse encircled at outside by animal and globe designs, tall ship to bottom center, reading "The Hubbard Medal," with central tablet incused, "Awarded to/APOLLO 11 CREW/Neil Armstrong, Commander/Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr./Michael Collins/American Astronauts First To Land On/The Mysterious Moon/Set Up Scientific Instruments And/Begin Its Exploration, July 20, 1969/"One Giant Leap For Mankind"/Washington, D.C. February 16, 1970." 11.3 ounces. Housed in original square wood case, interior lined with blue velvet, yellow pull ribbon affixed to bottom center, blue plush matting to underside of case. Metal medallion, 1 1/4 inches, affixed to top of box with depiction of globe showing Western Hemisphere, encircled at outside by, "National Geographic Society/Incorporated A.D. 1888."

View 1 of Lot 58: Buzz Aldrin's 1970 National Geographic Society Hubbard Medal

buzz aldrin's 1970 national geographic society hubbard medal

North American Rockwell Apollo 11 Commemorative Medallion. 2 1/2 inches in diameter, brass, obverse depicting a stylized Saturn V "USA" launch vehicle, reading "Aldrin/Armstrong/Collins/Apollo XI" around the outside, reverse depicting an astronaut walking on the lunar surface with the Lunar Module (LM) behind and Command and Service Module (CSM) in space above. 4 ounces. WITH: circular gold card stock insert, 2 inches in diameter, reading, "This medallion is one of a limited number struck by North American Rockwell to commemorate the historic first manned lunar landing."

View 1 of Lot 64: Buzz Aldrin's North American Rockwell Apollo 11 Commemorative Medallion

buzz aldrin's north american rockwell apollo 11 commemorative medallion

[APOLLO 11] FLOWN Apollo 11 Robbins Medallion #433, sterling silver, 28 mm in diameter. Obverse features the mission insignia with the bald eagle on the lunar surface, reverse engraved with launch, landing, and return dates ("July 16, 1969 | July 20, 1969 | July 24, 1969") and serial number. This lot will be accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed from BUZZ ALDRIN.

View 1 of Lot 38: Buzz Aldrin's FLOWN Apollo 11 Robbins Medallion, Serial Number 433

buzz aldrin's flown apollo 11 robbins medallion, serial number 433

Space Exploration

FROM THE COLLECTION OF A PROMINENT WEST COAST COLLECTOR

FROM THE COLLECTION OF A PROMINENT WEST COAST COLLECTOR FLOWN ON APOLLO 11 LUNAR MODULE PILOT BUZZ ALDRIN'S FLOWN APOLLO 11 SILVER ROBBINS MEDALLION FLOWN Apollo 11 Robbins Medallion #439, NGC MS 65 (certificate number: 4068612-001), sterling silver, 28 mm in diameter. Obverse features the mission insignia with the bald eagle on the lunar surface, reverse engraved with launch, landing, and return dates ("July 16, 1969 | July 20, 1969 | July 24, 1969") and serial number. With a typed letter signed by BUZZ ALDRIN on his Starcraft Enterprises letterhead. ONE OF ONLY 440 FLOWN OF 450 MINTED — A FLOWN RELIC FROM THE SPACEFLIGHT THAT LANDED MAN ON THE MOON — ORIGINALLY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LMP BUZZ ALDRIN On July 16th, 1969 at 9:32 EDT the world watched as the Apollo 11 space vehicle launched, carrying on board its crew: Mission Commander Neil Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., and Command Module Pilot Michael Collins. After a 2½ hour checkout period, the Saturn V rocket's third stage injected Command Service Module (CSM) Columbia and Lunar Module (LM) Eagle into the translunar phase of the mission, and at approximately 76 hours, the spacecraft was inserted into lunar orbit. At 100 hours the LM was undocked, and about 90 minutes later, the descent orbit insertion maneuver was performed with a near 30 second burn of the descent propulsion system. Approximately 70 minutes later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down onto the lunar surface aboard the Eagle in the Sea of Tranquility. FLOWN relics from Apollo 11 are among the most prized in this collecting field. As the fifty years anniversary of the first lunar landing nears, the present lot affords an exciting opportunity to recapture the magic of that occasion, as Armstrong and Aldrin stepped out into the Sea of Tranquility, and into the unknown. Buzz Aldrin's provenance letter reads: "This is to certify that the silver medallion (serial #439) was flown aboard the Apollo XI mission to the moon and that it is from my personal collection."

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Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award. 1 by 1 inch. Silver medal in the shape of a beaver, suspended on a white and blue ribbon, to be worn around the neck.

View 1 of Lot 69: Buzz Aldrin's Silver Beaver Award Presented By The Boy Scouts of America

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