Collection of 16 Miniature Medals Presented to Buzz Aldrin (18 Ribbons, Two Medals Missing), Displayed Together on Three Bars

Directly from the Personal Collection of Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin

Miniature medals are as follows:

1. Top bar, mounted for wear, comprising, from left to right: National Defense Service Medal, with bronze engagement star; Korean Service Medal, with two battle stars; French Legion of Honor, medal missing; Italian Republic Order of Merit; Thai Order of the White Elephant, medal missing; United Nations Korean Service Medal
2. Middle bar, mounted for wear, comprising, from left to right: Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, center missing; Distinguished Flying Cross, with bronze oak leaf cluster; Air Medal, with two bronze oak leaf clusters; Air Force Commendation Medal; Presidential Medal of Freedom, with Distinction; NASA Distinguished Service Medal
3. Bottom bar, mounted for wear, comprising, from left to right: Distinguished Flying Cross, with bronze oak leaf cluster; Air Medal, with two bronze oak leaf clusters; Air Force Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; United Nations Korean Service Medal

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