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GERMANY (EAST). Germany - Soviet Union. Duo of Silver Medals (2 Pieces), 1971. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
Salyut 1 Space Station silver Medals, 1971. Commemorating the first space station to orbit the Earth. Obverse: Conceptualized view of the station, with parts arranged in an incorrect pattern from how they would ultimately form; stylized view of Earth in the background; moon at a distance to left; Reverse: APRIL 1971 / SPUTNIK SALUT, DIE / ERSTE / RAUMSTATION / UMKREIST / DIE / ERDE in six lines; orbit of the station represented by path around the Earth. Exceptional early space issues.
Salyut 1 Space Station silver Medals, 1971. Commemorating the first space station to orbit the Earth. Obverse: Conceptualized view of the station, with parts arranged in an incorrect pattern from how they would ultimately form; stylized view of Earth in the background; moon at a distance to left; Reverse: APRIL 1971 / SPUTNIK SALUT, DIE / ERSTE / RAUMSTATION / UMKREIST / DIE / ERDE in six lines; orbit of the station represented by path around the Earth. Exceptional early space issues.
The Salyut 1 (Салют-1) holds the distinction as being the first space station, launched in April 1971 by the Soviet Union. Further designs were created, allowing for more docking maneuvers and accessibility, making the initial Salyut design quickly outdated. The decision was made for the Salyut 1 to be moved to a higher orbit in July-August 1971, with it deorbiting on 11 October, burning up over the Pacific Ocean after 175 days in orbit.
1) Diameter: 50mm; Weight: 49.95 gms. Edge: Plain. Cf. Hans Kaiser 2086 (40mm).
2) Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 25.12 gms. Edge: Plain. Hans Kaiser 2086.
Estimate: $100 - $200