Rare Ltd Edition Commemorative APOLLO 11 Moon Landing Wilkinson Sword 50th Annv.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:725054 | Brand: Wilkinson |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom | Blade Material: Stainless Steel |
This first photo is a stock photo, the others are of the actual sword.This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing!Rare Limited edition commemorative sword, #514, made by Wilkinson Sword of London, a presentation sword issued in 1969 for the Apollo moon landing on July 20, 1969. Stainless steel blade measures 30″ long and is engraved with depictions of the Saturn rocket launch, the Apollo XI lunar module and command module above the Moo...n’s surface, and the American flag, and engraved on a floating ribbon, “Apollo 11 Moon Landing 20-7-1969.” Engraved at the bottom near the tang, “By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers, ” the logo of “Wilkinson Sword London, ” and“Made in England.”Overall length measures 36″ long, with an 18 carat gold-plated cross guard and pommel and has a polished walnut grip. Sword is presented on its 39 x 6.75 mahogany plaque, with a gold-plated presentation plate reading “Sword by / Wilkinson Sword of London / to Honour the Achievement/ of the U.S.A. Moon Landing / 1969” It also bears an image of the Apollo 11 lunar module. I believe there were only 2000 of these produced, so it is quite rare and very hard to find for sale. There is some wear and tarnishing, please remember this is 50 years old.Past auctions searches have revealed a various price range, here are some of the higher ones:RR Auction 2012- $3202.80RR Auction 2013 - $1198.80
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Please ask any questions before bidding, there are no returns.Shipping will be by UPS and the shipping costs will be calculated AFTER sale as I am having UPS professionally package the item then mail. After sale, please wait until I send an invoice with shipping/packing costs, before paying.
