UdSSR Leningrad USSR astronaut Yuri Gagarin 1962 bronze...

Commemorative medal in honor of Yuri Gagarin – April 12, 1961 Soviet commemorative medal to commemorate the historic spaceflight of Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961, the first manned flight into space. The medal shows Gagarin beside his space capsule with a parachute partly opened. The dating “12.IV.1961” refers to the date of this significant event in the history of space exploration. Details: Material: Bronze Diameter: approx. 50 mm (2.0 inches) Thickness: approx. 5 mm (0.2 inches) Design: Yuri Gagarin, space capsule and parachute Dating: 12.IV.1961 The medal is in good condition for its age. Please refer to the photos to assess its condition.

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