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Original master mold tool used by ILC to produce the medium-sized (OMED) Apollo lunar boot sole for left-footed space suit boots. Composed of a dense, hardened material called Repro, the mold measures 13” x 6” 4.5”, weighs 16.45lbs, and has four mounting screw holes on top. In fine condition, with wear from use in the production process. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from ILC historian Bill Ayrey: “This lunar boot sole mold was developed as the master mold used to make all of the iconic size medium lunar boot soles (identified as OMED). This size was used by all lunar surface crew members—including Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin—with the exception of Dave Scott. This mold was made by one of the ILC Industries Model Makers using a material called Repro. Once cured and solid, this very heavy and dense material would be used to make the ‘negative’ mold into which the iconic blue silicone material was poured to make the sole. This master mold was used to inspect to the approved engineering drawings to make certain the end product met the approved dimensions. The final result of this mold are the many boot-prints that remain on the moon’s surface today and will be there as long as the moon is there.”
