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Lot 391
Aldrin, Buzz. "Recognition of Outstanding Merit" Award to Scout Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr." for the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon Landing." This unique award was presented to Buzz Aldrin and is inscribed thusly on a certificate with a violet and white Boy Scout Patch, "The 22nd World Scout Conference on behalf of 97 member associations with a membership of over 12 million Scouts and leaders in 150 countries and territories present this Recognition of Outstanding Merit to Scout Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. for demonstrating to peoples throughout the world one of scouting's most enduring qualities - the spirit of daring and courageous adventure - by completeing with distinction the first manned landing on the moon, taking mankind's first step outside his own planet and giving the world, particularly the youth, an inspiring example of extraordinary team discipline, personal courage and technical skill."
In addition, on a lambskin parchment, 255 scouts and/or leaders signed their names and countries of origin, encompassing scouts from all over the world. The certificate has affixed the original Smithsonian Institution inventory tag, applied some years ago when our national museum inventoried all of Aldrin's awards and memorabilia, so they could choose certain items to be held for posterity in the Smithsonian. The balance of the collection was returned to Aldrin for disposition as he decided, whereby this unique piece of Moon Landing memorabilia appears in the public marketplace. Framed to an overall size of 35" x 24.5". A rare opportunity to acquire a unique item of great historical importance relating to the 1969 Moon Landing and International Boy Scouting.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200.
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