Vintage Apollo 11 Moon Landing Western Union Commemorative Dish 1969 NASA

Few moments changed humanity's sense of what was possible quite like Apollo 11.  “HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON.”  Hold a piece of Space Age history in your hands with this remarkable Apollo 11 Moon Landing commemorative dish, created in connection with Western Union International's role in bringing Apollo 11 splashdown coverage to the world via live color television.  The design reproduces the historic plaque left on the Moon in July 1969, complete with the famous message “We Came in Peace for All Mankind,” maps of Earth, and reproduced signatures of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr., along with President Richard Nixon.  What makes this piece especially fascinating is its Western Union International inscription commemorating the company's role in televising Apollo 11's triumphant return—a wonderful intersection of space exploration and early satellite communications history.  it is a striking display piece for collectors of Apollo 11, NASA, Space Age, telecommunications, astronaut and American history memorabilia.  More than half a century later, it remain For the collector who couldn't bring home a souvenir from the Moon…this may be the next best thing.   Excellent vintage condition Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Measures approximately 7½ x 5¾, (A-43-262)  Welcome to our collection! If you have any questions, we're always happy to help. Thank you for visiting!