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🚀 Original 1969 Apollo 11 “First Men on the Moon” Pinback Button – Large 3.5" NOS

This original 1969 Apollo 11 pinback button represents one of the most celebrated achievements in human history: the first successful landing on the Moon. Issued during the nationwide excitement surrounding the Apollo 11 mission, this large-format 3.5-inch button features the iconic portraits of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the three astronauts whose mission reshaped global understanding of science, exploration, and technological possibility.

🌕 Historical Significance
The Apollo 11 mission marked a turning point in the Cold War-era Space Race, symbolizing American innovation, scientific ambition, and international leadership. Memorabilia produced during this period became symbols of national pride, and original 1969 pieces have since become highly sought-after artifacts of mid-century American culture.

🔭 Rare NOS Condition
Unlike most surviving examples, this button is preserved in New Old Stock (NOS) condition. The surface retains its original gloss with no oxidation, rust, dents, or fading—a remarkable state for a 55+ year-old metal pinback. The larger 3.5-inch format was a premium version produced in smaller quantities and typically displayed rather than stored, making NOS examples exceptionally scarce.

🏛️ A Museum-Grade Artifact
This button stands at the intersection of NASA history, 1960s Americana, Cold War achievement, and space exploration memorabilia. It is a display-worthy piece suitable for collectors, educators, archivists, and anyone preserving the legacy of the Apollo program.

📏 Details

• Original 1969 issue (not a reproduction)
• Large 3.5" premium version
• New Old Stock (NOS) condition
• Features Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins
• Iconic “First Men on the Moon” design
• A museum-grade piece of American history

🗃️ Stored in a clean, climate-controlled environment to preserve condition.