Vintage Apollo 11 "Voyage to the Moon" Pennant, 1969

Presented is a vintage pennant from 1969 highlighting the Apollo 11 space mission. The felt pennant features a white field with the words "A Voyage to the Moon- Collins - Aldrin- Armstrong" written across it in red script lettering. In the left corner is a laminated round sticker of the three astronauts, celebrating the moon landing. The sticker reads  "U.S. First to Moon - July 20th 1969 - Apollo 11" and is bordered by a red starry shield. The pennant  has a stitched blue felt headband and felt blue ties. 

The Apollo 11 mission successfully landed the first two men on the Moon on July 20, 1969. This vintage pennant commemorates the feat with an image of the three astronauts of the lunar mission, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The mission marked a major milestone for the United States and the world, and the public erupted with joy upon the safe return of the astronauts. The event was commemorated with parades, celebrations, and even pennant flags such as this.

CONDITION: 

Felt pennant, with a laminated sticker on the left side 'U.S. First to Moon - July 20th 1969 - Apollo 11', printed red text, stitched blue felt headbands and ties. Pennant measures 6 ¾” H x 17 ½” W. 

Presented mounted in a custom, archival frame. Framed Dimensions: 12 3/4" H x 23 1/4" W x 1 7/8" D.