United Nations Peace Medal An 18k gold medal approximately 1

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United Nations Peace Medal. An 18k gold medal approximately 1.5 inches in diameter featuring the U.N. emblem with "United Nations" written in several different languages. Presented to Astronaut James Irwin on 24 August 1971. With the original 4-inch square leather and silk presentation box. United Nations, 1971

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A Peace Medal was presented to each Apollo 15 crew member during a visit to New York City on 24 August 1971 by then Secretary General Thant. A card with the medal reads: "Peace Medal presented by The Secretary General of the United Nations" and is signed and inscribed by Thant: "MahaThray Sithu U Thant, 24 August 1971." During the visit the Apollo 15 crew presented the U.N. with replicas of two plaques left on the lunar surface. With a Typed Letter Signed by Mrs. James Irwin.