Balfour Apollo 11 First Lunar Landing 1969 Commemorative Brooch Pin Vintage

Description

Balfour Apollo 11 First Lunar Landing Commemorative Brooch
July
20
, 1969 ~ Apollo 11 landed on the moon and space exploration was changed forever.
Nicely detailed representation of the Apollo Lunar Landing Module “Eagle” is affixed to a flat, round, pin back brooch. This round base is gold-tone metal, while the lunar module appears to be "antiqued" gold-tone metal. Attributed to L. G. Balfour Co. based on similar items, though this piece is unmarked.
Size:
Pin measures 1 1/4" diameter; module measures approx. 3/4" x 3/4".
Condition:
Pin is in very good, vintage condition. Some minor wear to the metal finish on the back. Pin back features a safety clasp which operates as it should.