Apollo Memorabilia Auction

The Apollo 11 Emblem worn on the mission by Michael Collins. Bonhams estimates that this will sell for $40,000 - $60,000. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

Arguably the most memorable words of the twentieth century, inscribed by the man who spoke them. Bonhams estimates that this item will sell for $60,000 - $80,000.  (Bonhams 1793 Ltd)

Notes from the Apollo 13 crew are scrawled on an emergency power down manual.  (Reuters / Brendan McDermid)

A diamond and gold pin given to Deke Slayton by the widows of the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 fire. Bonhams estimates that it will sell for as much as $120,000. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

A diamond and gold pin given to Deke Slayton by the widows of the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 fire. Bonhams estimates that it will sell for as much as $120,000. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

a data file clip that was flown on Apollo 11, constructed from two plates of aluminum. A spring mounted between the plates provides tension to hold the plates closed and the ability to grip flight equipment. A 1 inch square velcro patch is attached above the etched part number which reads: "P/N SEB32100094-301."  With a typed card signed by Buzz Aldrin, it should fetch $30,000 to $40,000. (Bonhams)

The Apollo 11 Emblem worn on the mission by Michael Collins. Bonhams estimates that this will sell for $40,000 - $60,000. (Bonhams 1793 Ltd)

A close up of a patch worn on the Apollo 11 mission.  (Bonhams 1793 Ltd)