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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Gemini 5 Medallion
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gemini 5 Medallion

Artifact ID1973.446.1
Object Type Pendant
Gifter
Gifter
Date ca.1960
Date DescribedAugust 21-29, 1965
Medium Gold-plated sterling silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCharm. Gold-plated sterling disk with covered wagon centered. Obverse: Bas-relief of covered wagon. Bas-relief letters above: "Gemini 5," on wagon: "8 days or bust" and around edge: "Cooper / Conrad." Reverse engraved "August 21-29, 1965." Hole at top with ring. Stamped "Sterling."
Historical NoteDuring the Gemini 5 space flight Col. Charles "Pete" Conrad and Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper carried medallions like these to give away after the completion of the mission. “Flown” artifacts refer to items that have traveled in space.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper (United States, 1927 - 2004)
Person Referenced Charles "Pete" Conrad (United States, 1930 - 1999)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 21-29, 1965
Not on view
Subjects
Gemini V
Place of Credit
United States
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