Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A vintage bronze commemorative medal celebrating the Apollo Saturn V moon rocket and the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center. Housed in its original vintage green presentation insert and clear plastic case, it features John F. Kennedy's famous 1961 lunar challenge speech quote.
Story
In 1961, JFK challenged America to land on the Moon before the decade ended. This medal captures the awe of the colossal Saturn V and the Vehicle Assembly Building built to make that dream reality.
Maker / Origin
Cape Kennedy Medals was a prominent producer of private commemorative medals and souvenirs during the height of the Space Race in Brevard County, Florida. They documented the historic Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo launches, creating tangible keepsakes for the millions of tourists and aerospace workers who flocked to the Space Coast.
Condition & Value
The medal appears to be in very good, uncleaned condition inside its original holder. The plastic case exhibits age-related scuffing, wear, and clear tape repairs on the back card insert, which slightly moderates collector value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.