1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Bronze Medal (U.S.A./U.S.S.R (AMI Bronze)

1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Bronze Medal (U.S.A./U.S.S.R., AMI Bronze, 143.15 g, 63.5 mm)

Description:

A historic large bronze medal commemorating the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) — the first international human spaceflight and a landmark of Cold War détente.

The obverse features portraits of space pioneers Robert H. Goddard and Konstantin Tsiolkovsky alongside symbolic imagery of astronauts and spacecraft, with the inscription “Mankind Shares the Benefits of Space.” The reverse depicts the Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft docked in orbit with the date July 17, 1975, and bilingual (English/Russian) text highlighting the joint experimental flight.

Struck in bronze by AMI (American Medallic Industries) and weighing a substantial 143.15 grams, this medal has excellent detail and a commanding presence.

Key Specifications:

•  Mission: Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (July 1975)

•  Material: Bronze

•  Weight: 143.15 grams

•  Diameter: 63.5 mm (2.5 inches)

•  Year Produced: 1975

•  Manufacturer: AMI (American Medallic Industries) – edge marked “AMI Bronze”

Historical Context:

On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo spacecraft (crewed by Thomas Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton) docked with a Soviet Soyuz 19 spacecraft (crewed by Alexei Leonov and Valery Kubasov) in Earth orbit. The crews exchanged handshakes, shared meals, and conducted joint experiments — the first international handshake in space. This mission symbolized the end of the Space Race and the beginning of international cooperation in space exploration, paving the way for future joint programs.

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