Product Description : 1959 Luna Lunik 1 Moon Soviet Lunar Surface Probe Jules Verne Rocket Pin Badge

• This is a very pretty 1959 Luna 1 pin badge celebrating the successful launch of the rocket. A gold coloured metal badge, the badge face is 1.9cm long across the longest axis (the rocket body and exhaust flame) and has a clasp style fastener to the rear.

  One of my favourite space pins because of the wonderfully detailed moon surface with the shadow side separated from the light side and an amazing finned rocket in the foreground that bore almost no resemblance to the actual launch vehicle. Such was the secrecy surrounding the mission that little was known about the true configuration of it.

  Historical Background

  Luna 1 was launched on 2 January 1959 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. Luna 1 became the first man-made object to reach the escape velocity of the Earth. It failed to impact the moon and instead flew past at a distance of 6000km

  Postage and Packing :

  The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic.

  Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide.

•   No personal checks please.

  Warranty Terms :

• This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed.
  If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.