1972 Apollo XVII Bronze Medal — Cernan, Evans & Schmitt (Medallic Art Co)

1972 Apollo XVII Bronze Medal — Cernan, Evans & Schmitt (Medallic Art Co., 143.84 g)

Description:

A impressive large bronze medal commemorating Apollo 17, the final crewed mission to the Moon (December 7–19, 1972).

The obverse features high-relief portraits of the crew: Eugene Cernan (Commander), Ronald Evans (Command Module Pilot), and Harrison Schmitt (Lunar Module Pilot and the first scientist-astronaut on the Moon). The reverse depicts a powerful allegorical scene of humanity reaching for the stars, with the quote “The Earth is the Cradle of Humanity, but Mankind Cannot Live in the Cradle Forever.”

Struck by the prestigious Medallic Art Company in bronze and weighing a substantial 143.84 grams, this medal has a commanding presence and excellent detail.

Key Specifications:

•  Mission: Apollo XVII (December 1972)

•  Material: Bronze

•  Weight: 143.84 grams

•  Diameter: Large format (approx. 63.5 mm / 2.5 inches)

•  Year Produced: 1972 / 1973

•  Manufacturer: Medallic Art Co., NY

Historical Context:

Apollo 17 was the final Apollo lunar landing and the last time humans walked on the Moon. Commander Gene Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt (a geologist) spent over three days on the lunar surface in the Taurus-Littrow valley, conducting three EVAs and collecting a record 110 kg of samples. Ronald Evans orbited above. The mission capped the incredibly successful Apollo program and left a lasting legacy of exploration and scientific discovery.

Medal pictured is the exact one you will receive. Comes with original box