Apollo 11 brooch donned by Neil Armstrong’s spouse surfaces, on the market

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A commemorative silver brooch that belonged towards the spouse of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is on the block.

Created by jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, the 18-carat silver brooch is certainly one of three which were presented to Armstrong along with his other Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins after their historic objective. a brooch that is fourth presented to Rose Kennedy, mom associated with the belated President John F. Kennedy.

used by Armstrong’s spouse Janet, the brooch is shaped to resemble the lunar area, detailed with a textured design that mimics the Moon’s craters and rocky terrain. Brand New Orleans gallery M.S.