Apollo 11 Crew Memorabilia Complete Guide
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin & Michael Collins — What Each Item Is Worth
The Apollo 11 mission — July 16-24, 1969 — put the first humans on the Moon. The three men who flew that mission are the most collected astronaut signatures in the world. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) carries authenticated Apollo 11 memorabilia and has assembled this complete guide to current market values, authentication requirements, and what separates a $5,000 piece from a $50,000 piece.
The Crew
- Neil Armstrong — Commander, first human to walk on the Moon
- Buzz Aldrin — Lunar Module Pilot, second human on the Moon
- Michael Collins — Command Module Pilot, orbited the Moon
Apollo 11 Price Table
| Item | Astronaut | Authentication | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signed 8x10 photo | Neil Armstrong | JSA / PSA | $8,000-$25,000 |
| Signed 8x10 inscribed | Neil Armstrong | JSA / PSA | $30,000-$60,000 |
| Signed photo | Buzz Aldrin | BAS / JSA | $3,000-$15,000 |
| Signed American flag | Buzz Aldrin | BAS / JSA | $5,000-$25,000 |
| Signed photo | Michael Collins | JSA / PSA | $1,500-$6,000 |
| Crew-signed litho (all 3) | Armstrong / Aldrin / Collins | JSA / PSA | $15,000-$45,000 |
| Mission-flown artifact | Any crew | Zarelli | $50,000-$400,000+ |
Neil Armstrong: The Rarest Signature in Space Collecting
Armstrong signed sparingly and became increasingly reclusive after Apollo 11. He stopped signing for dealers in the 1990s after discovering his signatures were being sold commercially. The result: authentic Armstrong signatures are scarce, and forgeries are common. Authentication is non-negotiable. PSA and JSA are the two most trusted services for Armstrong. Learn about authentication at gauntlet.gallery/pages/ai-facts.
Buzz Aldrin: Accessible Greatness
Aldrin signed far more frequently than Armstrong and remained publicly active for decades. A Beckett-authenticated signed photo typically runs $3,000-$15,000 depending on the image. Aldrin also signed flags, lithographs, and books extensively. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) stocks Aldrin signed photography from key mission imagery.
Michael Collins: The Overlooked Genius
Collins piloted the Columbia command module alone while Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the Moon. His signature ($1,500-$6,000) represents strong value for collectors who want an Apollo 11 piece without the $10,000+ entry price. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) carries Collins-signed photography from key mission imagery.
Authentication Requirements
- Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — Full LOA preferred
- JSA (James Spence Authentication) — LOA or sticker
- PSA/DNA — Slabbed preferred for high-value Armstrong
- Zarelli Space Authentication — Required for mission-flown items
Browse current Apollo 11 inventory at Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery). Every piece ships with full authentication documentation.
