2010 April Grand Format Space Exploration Auction

Legends of Aviation Display with Items Signed by the Apollo 11 Crew, John Glenn, Charles Lindbergh, and Harry F. Guggenheim. A beautiful presentation of aviation and space-related medals and philatelic items matted and framed in shadow box, 24.5" x 20" overall dimensions. Contains the following items (left to right, top to bottom, by rows): (1) A facsimile of a 1927-cancelled photo postcard of Charles Lindbergh posed next to the Spirit of St. Louis; (2) The obverse of a 63mm "Pioneers of Flight" Medallic Arts medal picturing the Wright Brothers and Lindbergh surrounding a modern rocket launch; (3) Another of the same medal showing the reverse with two men on the moon titled "Tribute to Apollo" with artwork by Paul Calle; (4) A first day cover for the U.S. "50th Anniversary Solo Transatlantic Flight" stamp (Scott #1710), cancelled at Roosevelt Field in New York and also cancelled in Bourget France the next day having travelled via Concorde; (5) An Interpex "Crossing the Atlantic" first day cover for the U.S. "Project Mercury" stamp (Scott #1193) with additional stamps added and a cancellation at Roosevelt Field on the 50th anniversary of Lindbergh's flight; (6) A 5" x 7" reproduction of a 1928 photo picturing Lindbergh and Harry Guggenheim shown wearing aviation gear in front of a plane; (7) A first day cover for the U.S. "First Man on the Moon" stamp (Scott #C76) with additional stamps and a 50th anniversary of Lindbergh's flight cancellation added; (8) A 3.25" square photo signed "J H Glenn Jr"; (9) A 2.5" x 1.5" clipped signature, "C. A. Lindbergh/ March 1934"; (10) An Apollo 11 moon landing cover cancelled at Cape Canaveral on July 20, 1969; (11) A first day cover for the U.S. "Robert H. Goddard" stamp (Scott #C69) with additional stamps and 50th anniversary cancellation. This cover has been signed by a major early contributor to the aviation field, "Harry F. Guggenheim"; (12) Obverse of 70mm Goddard Congressional Medal as issued posthumously in 1959; (13) Reverse of like medal; and (14) A first day cover for the U.S. "First Man on the Moon" stamp signed by all three Apollo 11 crewmembers, "M Collins", "Neil Armstrong", and "Buzz Aldrin" (miniscule smear). All components of this display in excellent condition. An amazing assemblage.

Yuri Gagarin Signed 1961 Booklet. A 4" x 5.75" pull-out photo booklet, published by the Novosti Press, celebrating Gagarin's historic flight and the hero's welcome he received upon his return. On an inside cover page, Gagarin has signed beneath a printed graphic of the "Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR" medal that was created in honor of his historic flight and awarded to him by President Breshnev and Secretary Georgadze. There are eighteen pages of photos inside that pull-out from the book, with a photo of Gagarin and Nikita Khrushchev together on the front cover. Most of the captions and text are in both English and Russian. The inside front cover states: "On April 12, 1961 the world's first spaceship 'Vostok' with a man on board circled the Earth and safely returned to the sacred soil of our Motherland. The first man who penetrated cosmos was a citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Yury Alexeyevich GAGARIN." Very good condition with general wear and a torn corner not affecting the signature. Rare in authentic material.

Yuri Gagarin and Alexey Leonov: Three Signed Items. As follows. (1) A 10.25" x 3" (opened) color printed personal invitation (#3494) to the Kremlin for the fiftieth anniversary (1967) of the October Socialist Revolution. Both cosmonauts have signed in blue ink near the image of Lenin. Quite a desirable combination on one attractive and historic piece. Very good condition. (2) A 5.75" x 4" color postcard with an artist's rendition of Leonov's 1965 spacewalk. He has signed in black felt tip. Very fine condition. (3) A sixteen page 8" x 10" book titled Stepping Out into Space, printed in English by the Novotsi Press Agency with photos and text in honor of the flight of Voskhod 2. Leonov has signed on the front cover adding the date of his historic accomplishment and the name of the mission. Very good condition. This item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from RRAuction.

Alan Shepard: Two Signed Photos. As follows. (1) An 8" x 10" B&W candid portrait of America's first man in space attired in street clothes, signed at upper left in blue ink: "Alan B Shepard Jr". Backstamped "Bahamas News Bureau Photo/ By William Roberts". Fine condition with a few light creases. (2) A 4.75" x 6" paperweight printed B&W photo of Shepard in his spacesuit titled "AMERICAS FIRST MAN IN SPACE" above and giving the flight details below, signed "Alan Shepard". Very fine condition.

Mercury-Redstone 4 Liberty Bell 7 Flown Film in Lucite, #564/1000. A 1.75" long strip of 16mm film from the second manned flight in the U.S. space program with Gus Grissom aboard, encased in a trapezoidal Lucite display of 8.25" x 1.75" x 3" tall (overall). Also encased are photos of Grissom and the space capsule. Explanatory text below the film reads: "LIBERTY BELL 7. This is an original piece of film from Liberty Bell 7's pilot observation camera, which captured all the movements of astronaut Gus Grissom as he became the second American in space." Issued in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of this flight. July 21, 1961 - July 21, 2001." Additional text on verso. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the president of the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center giving the details of the salvage of the Liberty Bell 7 and the history of this piece of film.

Mercury-Redstone 4 Liberty Bell 7 Flown Large Component from the Recovered Spacecraft. An impressive Lucite display of 7" x 5" x 2" containing a 2.75" x 1.5" component part removed from the capsule along with a photo and the explanatory text on the front: "LIBERTY BELL 7. This is an original component form the Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on Jul 20, 1999, from a depth of 16,043 feet." Gus Grissom was the pilot of this sub-orbital mission, America's second-ever spaceflight; he barely escaped from the capsule as it floated in the Atlantic Ocean when a hatch exploded prematurely. Grissom was rescued, but Liberty Bell 7 sank into the ocean. The text on the verso relates the history of this part: "This Liberty Bell 7 component was removed during an extensive restoration conducted on the spacecraft by the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. The item could not be reinstalled in the spacecraft because of the corroded condition of the component to which it was originally attached..." The T-shaped part in this display is much more elaborate than most of these that we've seen. Excellent condition save for some very light scratches that don't detract from its display appeal.

Mercury-Redstone 4 Liberty Bell 7 Flown Component from the Recovered Spacecraft in Lucite. An attractive display of 5.25" x 4.25" x 1.75" containing a screw removed from the capsule along with a photo and explanatory text. Gus Grissom was the pilot of this sub-orbital mission, America's second-ever spaceflight, and barely escaped from the capsule as it floated in the Atlantic Ocean after a hatch exploded prematurely. He was rescued, but Liberty Bell 7 sank into the ocean. Near the thirty-eighth anniversary of the flight, a recovery team financed by the Discovery Channel, pulled the capsule off the floor of the Atlantic and onto the salvage ship. Liberty Bell 7 was taken to the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson, Kansas for a painstaking restoration. This particular screw was not reinstalled because of the corroded condition of the component to which it was originally attached. These souvenir displays were sold to raise money toward the restoration and exhibition costs and it includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition.

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronaut Group One Signed Book: Martin Caidin. The Astronauts. The Story of Project Mercury, America's Man-in-Space Program. Illustrated by Fred L. Wolff. (New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1960), first edition, 192 pages, black cloth with yellow title on spine, 5.5" x 8.25", dust jacket. Signed on the free front endpaper by all seven of NASA's original Mercury program astronauts. Scott Carpenter has inscribed the book to his son's teacher at the Langley Air Force Base school: "Dec. 1960/ For Marian Smith with best/ wishes from the Mercury Astronauts." Beneath, each astronaut has clearly and boldly signed their names on separate lines: "Virgil I. Grissom/ John H. Glenn, Jr./ Alan B. Shepard, Jr/ Donald K. Slayton/ M. Scott Carpenter/ Leroy G. Cooper Jr./ Walter M Schirra Jr". Note the early and extremely desirable full forms of their signatures before shorter versions and nicknames became commonly used. This was signed the month before Alan Shepard was chosen to be the first American in space, a flight that would take place May 5, 1961, on Freedom 7. The book is in very good condition; the dust jacket exhibits some light soiling and wear with a tear on the back.

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronaut Group One Photo Signed by All. A 10.375" x 8" B&W matte finish photo picturing the first seven astronauts chosen by NASA for their Man in Space project. This photo, showing the astronauts inspecting a Mercury Atlas model, was one of a series of photos taken April 30, 1959, at Langley Research Center. All seven of these brave men, who laid the groundwork for America's space program, have signed with the earliest forms of their signatures: "Alan B Shepard Jr" (1923-1998), "Walter M. Schirra Jr" (1923-2007), "John H. Glenn, Jr.", "Virgil I. Grissom" (1926-1967), "M. Scott Carpenter", "Donald K. Slayton" (1924-1993), and "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr" (1927-2004). The inscription at the top is in an unknown hand: "To Mike Tuccori with best/ wishes from the/ Mercury Astronauts ----". An exceedingly desirable item and a cornerstone for any serious collection of astronaut autographs. Excellent condition with just a few small areas of light "silvering" observable only at certain angles. Please note: there are differing opinions as to the authenticity of the Grissom signature among space autograph experts. There is some belief that it is possibly a secretarial example.

The Mercury Seven astronauts were introduced to the American public in April 1959. The process of choosing the first astronauts was elaborate and rigorous. The seven criteria for selection included the following: less than 40 years old; less than 5 foot 11 inches tall: excellent physical condition; bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; test-pilot school graduate; minimum of 1500 hours flying time; and qualified jet pilot. Once selected, the astronauts began their training program at Langley. This training included a "little of everything" ranging from a graduate-level course in introductory space science to simulator training and scuba-diving. Training continued until the Langley Space Task Group was transferred to Houston, Texas.

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronaut Group One Photo Signed by All. A 10" x 8" matte finish B&W photo of our nation's first astronauts seated at a table examining a Mercury Atlas model. This photo was taken on April 30, 1959, at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Alan Shepard has penned a very interesting inscription at the top right corner, "To Larry Jackson from/ The Astronauts -". They have each signed in the lower margin using the early, formal versions of their autographs (before nicknames, etc.): "Alan B Shepard Jr" (1923-1998), "Walter M. Schirra Jr" (1923-2007), "John H. Glenn, Jr.", "Virgil I. Grissom" (1926-1967), "M. Scott Carpenter", "Donald K. Slayton" (1924-1993), and "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr" (1927-2004). Very good condition with soiling that affects the signatures as well as some creasing, curling, and edge damage. Still, a very desirable photo signed by seven American heroes.

There are some interesting contemporary notes in an unknown hand on the verso of this photo noting that "Shepard made the 1st trip" and "Grissom 2nd". As to Glenn, he was "3rd but 1st around the universe [sic]. Col. Glenn made his 3 trips around the universe on Feb 20, 1962". At that early date, it must have seemed to a lot of people that we were orbiting the entire universe instead of just the Earth!

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronaut Group One Photo Signed by All. A 10" x 8" matte finish B&W photo picturing the first seven astronauts chosen by NASA for their Man in Space project. This photo, showing the astronauts inspecting a Mercury Atlas model, was taken April 30, 1959, at Langley Research Center in Virginia. All seven of these men with the "Right Stuff" have signed with the earliest forms of their signatures: "Alan B Shepard J" (1923-1998), "Walter M. Schirra Jr" (1923-2007), "John H. Glenn, Jr.", "Virgil I. Grissom" (1926-1967), "M. Scott Carpenter", "Donald K. Slayton" (1924-1993), and "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr." (1927-2004). The inscription at the top right is by Scott Carpenter: "Merry Christmas to Doris/ from the Mercury Astronauts". A sought-after item for any collection of space autographs. Generally fine condition with minor expected "silvering" and some creasing at the right edge that affects the inscription and the Glenn signature a bit. The Grissom and Schirra signatures are lighter than the others.

NASA Astronaut Group Two: Large Color Photo on Mat Signed by All, Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Ed White II. A stunning and rare assemblage of signatures around a photo of the "New Nine," the first new group of astronauts chosen by NASA after the original "Mercury Seven." The Gemini Program had been announced and this second group was chosen to face new and more technical challenges; four of the nine had advanced engineering degrees. This photo pictures them wearing NASA training jumpsuits and gathered around a model of the two-man Gemini capsule; all are looking at the camera and smiling. Signed as follows (clockwise from top left): "Neil Armstrong" (faded), "Frank Borman", "John Young", "Thomas P. Stafford", "Charles Conrad Jr." (1930-1999), "James A. McDivitt", "James Lovell", "Elliot See" (1927-1966), and "Edward H. White II" (1930-1967). Beneath the photo, White has written: "The 'Second Generation'/ 17 September 1962" signifying the date of their announcement. This is an amazing group of American heroes and includes the first man on the moon (three moonwalkers total), the first American to walk in space, the commander of the first mission to the moon, and the commander of the first shuttle mission. Altogether, these nine astronauts flew on a total of twenty-five space missions. Framed to an overall 17.75" x 21.75". A very rare item from the personal collection of one of those very heroes. The scarcity of these group-signed photos is emphasized in a period letter on NASA letterhead (copy included) from Ed White II where he states: "We have established a policy of no group signatures due to the diverse and different schedules we are on. It would be an impossible task to provide such group signed documents." Excellent condition (except as noted).

These brave former fighter and test pilots did have a sense of humor though. Included in this lot is an original 4.25" x 5.25" B&W Polaroid photo from this same photography session where, instead of looking at the camera and smiling like they were instructed, all nine are looking away in various directions. Neil Armstrong's pose is particularly noteworthy as his head is tilted back and his mouth wide open as he looks up into space.

Included with this lot is a signed certificate of authenticity from Ed White III (his son) stating: "This autographed photograph of the second group of nine Astronauts selected by NASA on September 17, 1962, is an extremely rare piece of Space Memorabilia. As indicated by the included copy of a letter from my Father in 1963, very few Group 2 photographs were signed by all nine of the astronauts. In addition, Elliot See was killed in a plane crash in February, 1966, eliminating any further Group 2 autographed items of any kind. My father hand inscribed this photograph titling it the 'Second Generation' and he also added the date of their selection by NASA. I believe is the only time he ever did this. This Group 2 photo was taken by LIFE Magazine for an upcoming issue and they also took a candid 'outtake' photo, which has never been published. This candid photo is included in this sale along with the autographed Group 2 photo. My father placed this autographed photo in the center of his study wall where it remained until it was loaned to the Ed White Youth Center in Seabrook, Texas, in 1972. It remained on display there until the Youth Center was closed in 2007. After being returned it was restored using the original LIFE photo as it appeared in the magazine. This is the final autographed Group 2 photo owned by the Edward H. White II Estate and the only one hand inscribed by my father."

Gemini 3 Flown Checklist Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. A fourteen page list on heavy 3.375" x 8" cardstock, single hole punched at upper left and held together by a binder ring. A series of checklists and charts giving instructions and information for each crewmember as to tasks to perform at various points in the flight. Page titles include: "Premain/ Post-Main Checklist", "Post Landing Checklist", "TR-5 (min) Checklist", "TR-1 (min) Checklist", "Insertion Checklist", and "Preretro Checklist". Under each of these, there are separate routines for "C" (Command Pilot Gus Grissom) and "P" (Pilot John Young). Gemini 3 was the first U.S. two-man mission, March 23, 1965. Young has signed on the "Premain" page: "Flown: GT-3/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Gemini 3 Flown Orbital Path Display Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. A 26" x 7.25" color lithographed earth map glued around a 13" x 7.75" mat board with a removable translucent plastic overlay showing pre-printed orbit tracks, designed to allow the overlay to rotate around the map allowing the crew to find their position during this three-orbit flight. The map is entitled "Gemini Orbit Chart GOC-3 (GT-3)" and was published by the USAF Aeronautical Chart and Information Center in February 1965. On the verso, at lower right, are written the part and serial numbers: "CF55057-3 S/N S-1" in an unknown hand. Young has signed on the overlay: "Flown on GT-3/ John Young". Gemini 3 was the first two-man mission of the American space program and John Young was the first astronaut to fly that wasn't part of the original "Mercury Seven." A one-of-a-kind relic from this historic mission. Fine condition with some light soiling and corner damage.

Gemini 3 White Room Access Badge Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot John Young, Signed. A 2.5" x 3.875" laminated red badge with attached clip. On the front is printed "GEMINI Spacecraft White Room Access" with "GT-3", and "102" stamped. Young has signed it vertically along the right edge "John W. Young". The verso is blank. Gemini 3 was America's first two-man space mission and John Young was the first astronaut to fly who wasn't part of the original "Mercury Seven" group. The white room was atop the Titan launch vehicle at Pad 19, a sterile environment where the spacecraft was prepared for launch and where the astronauts entered the capsule prior to takeoff. A rare item. Excellent condition.

Accompanying this lot are two 5" x 7" reprint photos: one of Young and Grissom in the white room prior to insertion, the other of McDonnell technicians at the final inspection of the GT-3 spacecraft in the white room.

Gemini/ Weber Aircraft Astronaut Program Badge Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed. A 2.5" x 3.5" laminated white space capsule-shaped badge with attached clip. On the front is printed "Weber Aircraft Corporation Gemini Astronaut Program" in green and "John Young" in black, all beneath a Weber company logo. Young has signed at the very bottom "John Young". The verso is blank. Weber was one of the lesser-known NASA Gemini contractors, developing an ejector seat for the Gemini Escape System. The purpose was for the crew's safe egress in case of a problem with the recovery parachutes or of a need for an emergency escape on the launch pad. These were the only American ejection seats to ever orbit the Earth in space. This was likely issued to Young during training or briefing on this system. Rare. Excellent condition.

Gemini 4: 150 Glass Slides, First Generation Duplicates from Film Flown on the Mission, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Ed White II. This lot consists of approximately 150 usable 4" x 3.25" slides taken by McDivitt and White during the historic Gemini 4 flight in June 1965. They used a Hasselblad Model 500C camera with an 80mm Zeiss lens and shot Kodak Ektachrome MS film. The positive transparencies have been mounted into Kodak glass sides; all are numbered and most are in their original boxes, in order by image number. We did not count any photo that was blank or severely over/under exposed, nor have we counted the Kodak slate reference slides from each spool of film. This set of slides was sent to White shortly after the mission and he kept them for his collection. White removed a small group of these and employed them when he was called upon to make speeches and presentations after his historic spacewalk. This is the balance of his collection. These are not only stunning and amazing in quality but also historic as well. Generally very fine or better condition, we noticed only two with broken glass that could easily be replaced.

These slides were made from five spools of film shot during the mission, the approximate usable image counts are as follows: Spool One (Magazine 6)- nine images; Spool Two (Magazine 7)- thirty-two images; Spool Three (Magazine 8)- forty-nine images; Spool Four (Magazine 9)- twenty-seven images; and Spool Five (Magazine 16)- thirty-four images. A total of 219 images were taken by the crew.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Ed White III (his son) that states the importance of these slides, in part: (1) This was the first NASA mission in which Earth terrain photography was a primary mission objective. The crew was tasked with taking photographs to provide scientific information about the Earth that would be significant and provide the impetus for more of the same on future missions. (2) This was the first Mission to attempt an ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA) and therefore photographs of this historic event were extremely important, especially since the Soviet cosmonauts had such poor photography from their EVA attempt. (3) These photographs would be crucial to show that the United States had taken the lead in the Space Race with the Soviet Union. (4) To the best of my knowledge this is the most extensive collection of Gemini IV first generation glass slides in existence. These slides were sent to NASA for my father's use and he went through them all after their receipt. They have been in his possession or part of the Edward H. White II Estate since their receipt in June, 1965."

Gemini 4 Flown Cross and Crew-Signed Launch Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow, Den Mother to the Early NASA Astronauts. Two items from the personal mementos collected by Ms. Morrow during her years as the secretary to the early NASA astronaut corps. (1) A sterling silver religious cross that flew on the mission; it is attached to an attractive 7.5" long sterling silver charm bracelet along with a plain sterling charm, 0.875" x 0.375", with the engraved text: "FLOWN/ GEMINI IV/ 06/03/1965". This identifying charm did not fly nor did the bracelet. (2) A launch cover with a handsome cachet, cancelled June 3, 1965, at Cape Canaveral, Florida. It is boldly signed "James A. McDivitt" and "Edward H. White II" (1930-1967). It was on this mission that Ed White became the first American to walk in space. Both in excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a handwritten, signed letter of authenticity from Ms. Morrow. It reads, in part: "Jim [McDivitt] was standing by my desk in the Astronaut Office at Kennedy Space Center when he asks if I have something small that he could put into his PPK (Personal Preference Kit) to take on the flight. I was wearing a small silver cross on a chain. We removed the cross from the chain. With a big smile, Jim returned to his office --- all of 30 feet away. When Jim & Ed returned from the flight, they came to the Astronaut Quarters & Office. Jim and Ed signed my 'First Day Cover' & Jim gave me my cross flown in space."

Gemini 4 Crew-Signed 1965 Presentation to Congress Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Ed White II. A fabulous 13" x 10" (sight size) B&W photo of Ed White II and James McDivitt receiving a standing ovation as heroes from the members of congress soon after their historic flight where White became the first American to walk in space. Speaker of the House John McCormick is presiding and both astronauts are wearing a medal. The photo is matted and framed to an overall 17.5" x 21.5"; each astronaut has signed beneath the photo: "Edward H, White II" and "James A. McDivitt". Hand-printed in pencil below the signatures is: "Astronauts Edward White and James McDivitt/ Presentation to the House - June, 1965". The photographer has also signed on the mat "G[?] John '65". There were very possibly only two of these signed matted photos made up- one for each astronaut. A rare opportunity to own such a unique memento from this important flight. Photo and mat in excellent condition, frame has a few minor scrapes and scratches.

This mission was the first ever to be controlled from the Mission Control Center in Houston. President Lyndon B. Johnson, a Texan who was instrumental in getting the Houston area chosen for NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center (later named after Johnson), was very proud of the crew for this flight. In remarks made shortly after the landing of Gemini 4, LBJ said: "All people have a new sense of thrill, and excitement, and anticipation about space exploration because of the flight of Gemini 4. The joy and the thrill and the exhilaration that Ed White experienced on his walk from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic ran through the veins of us all. Our attitudes about space will never entirely be the same again."

Included with this lot is a signed certificate of authenticity from Ed White III, stating: "This autographed photo of the Gemini IV crew addressing Congress is one of two of its kind, and it is significant due to the fact that only a few Apollo Era crews were given this honor. The crew members are wearing their NASA Exceptional Service medals presented to them by President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House earlier in the day. The crew signed autographed photo hung in my father's study after its receipt, and has been part of the Edward H. White II estate since January 27, 1967."

Gemini 4: National Space Award Gold Medal and Citation Presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars to Astronaut Ed White II, Directly from his Family's Collection. Two unique framed items, as follows. (1) Medal. A 52mm 10K heavy gold medal of very high relief portraying a space-suited astronaut against a space theme field with "VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS - THE UNITED STATES" around and "Space [VFW logo] Award" beneath. On the lower edge are the hallmarks, "Medallic Art Co NY" and "10K". The medal is suspended from a ribbon and shadow-box mounted, 9.625" x 12.625" overall, on black velvet above a metal plate engraved "EDWARD H. WHITE II". Frame a bit scratched, medal excellent. (2) Citation. A beautiful certificate accomplished in calligraphy, black text with gold, red, and blue highlights, 10.625" x 15.625" sight size and framed to an overall 12.125" x 17.125". It reads, in part: "National Space Award Gold Medal and Citation presented to Edward H. White, II Lieutenant Colonel, USAF. In recognition of his surpassing skill and courage which took him and all mankind beyond the frontiers of human knowledge about outer space and blazed a trail into a new frontier that will challenge all future generations." It was awarded posthumously on August 20, 1967. White had perished in the tragic Apollo 1 training fire on January 27, 1967. The certificate is signed by the VFW Commander in Chief and Adjutant General. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed certificate of authenticity from Ed White III, stating: "This award presented to my father posthumously by the Veteran's of Foreign Wars would have been highly regarded by him due to its importance and beauty. In addition, it would have meant a great deal to him because his father and two uncles all served as Officers in World War II. In addition my father's younger brother served as a 'Wild Weasel' fighter pilot in the Vietnam War where he was shot down and is still listed as M.I.A. This prestigious award and certificate have been part of the Edward H. White II Estate since their receipt in 1967."

Gemini 4: State of Florida Seal and Plaque Presented by the Governor to Mission Pilot Ed White II in 1965 and Directly from His Personal Collection. A beautiful and impressive 12" diameter "Great Seal of the State of Florida - In God We Trust" gold-colored metal seal mounted on a 15.25" x 17" wooden plaque with engraved plates, above- "Astronaut Edward H White II", and below- "A Token of Friendship From/ The People of Florida/ Haydon Burns/ Governor". This was awarded to White just three days after splashdown from the landmark four-day mission where he became the first American to walk in space. Unique. Very fine condition with some minor scratches and edge dings.

This lot includes a 10" x 8" original B&W AP Wire Photo from 1965 picturing White and fellow Gemini 4 crewman James McDivitt receiving their plaques. The caption reads: "Mayport, FLA., June 10 - - SPACEMEN HONORED - - Astronaut James McDivitt holds aloft a plaque of the great seal of the state of Florida which was presented to him by Florida Gov. Haydon Burns after their arrival at Mayport, Fla. Today. Edward White II, foreground, received a duplicate plaque."

Included with this lot is a signed certificate of authenticity from Ed White III, stating: "This plaque containing the Seal of the State of Florida was presented to my father by the Governor of Florida upon his arrival after three days of debriefing at sea aboard the U.S. Carrier Wasp. It was the first presentation of its king and the first to the Gemini IV crew after their arrival in the United States. This plaque has been in my father's possession or part of the Edward H. White II Estate since the presentation on June 10, 1965."

Gemini 5 Flown "One Celeston" Gold Coin Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Gordon Cooper. This 14mm, 1960-dated, coin is designed after the U.S. $1 gold coin but weighs in at 34 grains as opposed to 25. It flew in Earth orbit for eight days, August 21-29, 1965, with Cooper and Pilot Pete Conrad on the third manned Gemini mission. This was an important flight proving that longer missions were feasible, another step in the progression toward the future journeys to the moon. There is a printed flyer with the coin dated January 1960 that gives detailed information about its background. It states, in part: "The Nation of Celestial Space... has recently minted a new outer space coin called the GOLD Celeston. [It] is made of pure mint gold, fineness .900... The coins are intended not for barter and exchange, but for distribution among the friends of the Space Nation..." Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a handwritten and signed letter of authenticity (in pencil) from Cooper on his personalized Mickey Mouse notepaper, stating: "This gold coin was flown/ on Gemini V on 21-29 Aug 1965./ Gordon Cooper".

Gemini 7 Flown Fliteline Gold-Colored Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot James Lovell. The obverse of this 25mm medal features the mission insignia that includes the Roman numeral "VII", a Gemini space capsule, and an Olympic torch, said to symbolize the marathon nature of the 1965 flight. The reverse bears the crew surnames, "GT-7", and the engraved dates of the mission. The original Fliteline plastic box is included. Crewmembers Frank Borman and James Lovell orbited the Earth 206 times during this nearly fourteen-day flight, a space endurance record that would stand for five years. There is little firm information about these Gemini-era Fliteline medallions; it is speculated that possibly one hundred were manufactured and flown on each mission. This level of rarity combined with the fact that this is from the collection of a crewmember of the flight, and that the original Fliteline case is present, make this a very desirable space-flown item. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from Lovell on his company letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that the gold-colored Gemini VII Fliteline medallion that accompanies this letter was flown with me aboard the mission December 4-18, 1965. This medal is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission."

Gemini 7 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. A 3.75" diameter patch; the mission insignia features an Olympic torch signifying the marathon-like length of the mission and includes the surnames of the crew and the flight name. Lovell has signed this patch on the verso "Flown/ James Lovell" with fine contrast. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from Lovell on his company letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that the Gemini VII embroidered mission patch that accompanies this letter was flown with me aboard the mission December 4-18, 1965. This patch is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission."

Gemini 7 Flown Large-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 17.75" x 11" cloth U.S. flag flew with crewmembers Frank Borman and James Lovell on board the fourth of the two-man Gemini missions, December 4-18, 1965. The astronauts joked to Mission Control upon return about getting married after having spent so much time together in space. Lovell has signed this flag on a white stripe: "Flown aboard GEMINI VII. James Lovell". The majestic size of this flag makes it a particularly dramatic space-flown display item. Excellent condition with storage folds.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell stating: "[This] United States flag was flown on board Gemini 7 spacecraft. Gemini 7 launched in December of 1965 was the fourth earth-orbiting spacecraft of the Gemini series."

Gemini 7 Flown Large-Size Texas State Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot James Lovell, Signed (Twice) and Certified. This 17" x 11.5" cloth Texas Lone Star flag flew on what was, up to that point, the longest manned spaceflight (thirteen days, eighteen hours). Lovell has signed on the lower red stripe of this flag, "Flown Aboard Gemini VII/ James Lovell" and also on the white stripe (on verso), "Flown aboard Gemini VII/ James Lovell". These larger flags are much in demand by collectors and wonderful for display. Excellent condition with storage folds.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell stating: "[This] Large Texas Flag flown on GT-7 was flown on board Gemini 7 spacecraft. Gemini 7 launched in December of 1965 was the fourth earth-orbiting spacecraft of the Gemini series."

Gemini 7 Flown City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 6" x 4" cloth flag flew with Frank Borman and James Lovell on board this nearly-fourteen day mission, December 4-18, 1965. Lovell has signed this flag vertically on the left edge: "On board Gemini 7/ James Lovell ". Though born in Cleveland, Lovell spent much of his youth in Milwaukee and graduated from Juneau High School in that city. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell stating: "[This] City of Milwaukee Flag was flown on board Gemini 7 spacecraft. Gemini 7 launched in December of 1965 was the fourth earth-orbiting spacecraft of the Gemini series."

Gemini 9A Flown Charm Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow. A heavy silver-colored, plated charm, 0.875" square, engraved "FLOWN/ GEMINI IX/ 06-03-1966". Often called the "den mother" to the astronauts, Ms. Morrow ran the astronaut office at Cape Canaveral and this is one of her own keepsakes. Gemini 9A was a three-day mission, June 3-6, 1966, with Thomas Stafford and Gene Cernan aboard. They were the first backup crew to fly into space as the original crew of Elliot See and Charles Bassett had died in a training plane crash. Very fine condition with some light wear.

Included with this lot is a handwritten, signed letter of authenticity from Ms. Morrow. It reads, in full: "Tom & Gene were very busy training in the Flight Crew Training Building across the parking lot from our building. When they were in the office before their flight, Gene asked if I had something he could take on their flight. We remove a blank silver disk from my bracelet. After the flight, Gene returned the disk. I was just glad to see them back okay! It was a scary flight!"

Elliot See Signed Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow. An original 8" x 10" NASA lithographed portrait of See in a business suit next to the U.S. flag, captioned "Elliot M. See, Jr." He has signed in the upper left corner: "With best wishes to Lola - our girl Friday who takes care of more things that I could count - many thanks - Elliot See". Elliot See (1927-1966) was chosen as part of the second group of astronauts in September 1962. He was backup pilot for Gemini 5 and was slated as commander of Gemini 9 before a tragic training mission plane crash took his (and astronaut Charles Bassett's) life on February 28, 1966. See was born in Dallas, Texas and went to high school at Highland Park, just a few miles from Heritage Headquarters; he was recently named as a Distinguished Alumni of that school for the year 2010. A scarce autograph, especially desirable with its association to a NASA insider. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a handwritten, signed letter of authenticity from Ms. Morrow. It reads, in part: "Elliot was fairly quiet & very detailed minded. I once typed a memo from Neil [Armstrong] to him. In reading it, Elliot told me that I had made a typing error and was quite vocal. This upset me. After checking with Neil that I had not made a mistake, he signed the photo to me. I was taken back by his kind words. I think it was his way of an apology."

Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Silver-Colored Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young. This 25mm medal was flown aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. The obverse depicts the mission insignia, a large Roman numeral "X" with both Gemini spacecraft and Agena target vehicle orbiting it and two stars, with the crew surnames above and below. The reverse has the flight name and dates engraved in block letters. Near excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying silver-colored Gemini 10 Fliteline medal was flown aboard the mission July 18-21, 1966. It has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Gold-Colored Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young. This 25mm medal was flown aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. The obverse depicts the mission insignia, a large Roman numeral "X" with both Gemini spacecraft and Agena target vehicle orbiting it and two stars, with the crew surnames above and below. The reverse has the flight name and dates engraved in block letters. Near excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying gold-colored Gemini 10 Fliteline medal was flown aboard the mission July 18-21, 1966. It has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Gold-Colored Medallion in Lucite Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. This 25mm medal, now encased in a 2.375" diameter x 1" tall cylinder of Lucite, was flown aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. The obverse depicts the mission insignia, a large Roman numeral "X" with both Gemini spacecraft and Agena target vehicle orbiting it and two stars with the crew surnames above and below. The reverse has the flight name and dates engraved in block letters. On the top surface of the Lucite, Young has signed: "From My Collection/ John Young". Still in original Clearfloat box. Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed (Twice) and Certified. This 3.75" x 3" patch flew with crewmembers Young and Collins aboard the Gemini 10 mission, July 18-21, 1966. The insignia is simple but symbolic. There is a large red "X" against a light blue background with two spacecraft orbiting it- a Gemini capsule and an Agena Target Vehicle. There are two stars in gold signifying either the two crewmembers, the two rendezvous, and/or the two "twin" stars in the Gemini constellation, Castor and Pollux. It is one of the few mission patches without the crew's names. Young has signed "John W. Young" on the front and "FLOWN/ John W. Young" on the verso (fair contrast). Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Japan Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4.25" cloth Japanese Hinomaru (sun circle) flag that flew forty-three orbits around the Earth on Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. Young has signed on the lower area: "Flown GT-10 John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Mexico Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 5.5" x 4" cloth Mexican flag (a variation of the style in use from 1934 to 1968) that flew forty-three orbits around the Earth on Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. Young has signed on the white portion: "Flown GT-10/ John W. Young". Very fine condition with a small amount of staining at top and one pinhole-size flaw at upper right (as shown).

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Netherlands Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4.25" cloth national flag of The Netherlands that flew in Earth orbit aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. Young has signed on the middle white stripe: "Flown GT-10/ John W. Young". Excellent condition with a 1" round sticker attached at upper left.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of New Zealand Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4" cloth national flag of New Zealand that flew in Earth orbit aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. Young has signed in silver on the lower left blue field: "Flown GT-10/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of the United Kingdom Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 5.875" x 4" cloth British Union Jack that flew forty-three orbits around the Earth on Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. Young has signed on the middle red stripe: "Flown GT-10 John W. Young". Excellent condition save for one small stain at upper right.

Gemini 10 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Lucite Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A section, 0.5" square x 1.75" long, sealed in a 3" diameter x 2.5" tall Lucite cylinder with "GEMINI X/ JULY 18-21, 1966" engraved on the bottom. Young has signed on the top: "From My Collection/ John Young". This was his second (of six) space flights, his first in command. Michael Collins accompanied him as pilot. Excellent condition, still in its original box.

Gemini 10 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Lucite. A section, 0.5" x 0.5" x 1.75", sealed in a Lucite cylinder, 3" in diameter x 2.5" tall with "GEMINI X JULY 18-21, 1966" engraved on the bottom. Crewmembers for this flight were John Young and Michael Collins. Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 White Room Access Badge Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed. A 2.5" x 4" laminated light green badge with attached clip. On the front is printed "GEMINI Spacecraft White Room Access" with "GT-10", "I", and "II" stamped. Young has signed it vertically along the left edge "John W. Young". The verso has the expected "official use" and "If found, drop in any mailbox" text along with a sticker with "C/M I" in an unknown hand. The white room was found at the top of the launch tower and was where the astronauts entered the space capsule in preparation for launch. All of the Gemini missions used Launch Complex 19; that particular white room has been restored and is on display at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum at Complex 26 at Cape Canaveral. Rarely offered. Excellent condition.

Accompanying this lot are two 7" x 5" reprint photos of Young and Collins preparing for space capsule insertion in the white room before the Gemini 10 mission.

Gemini 11 - Apollo 13: Seven NASA Mission Control Center Badges Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, All Signed. An amazing group of seven different 2.5" x 4" (approximate dimensions) laminated badges, none with attached clips. All are signed "John W. Young" on the front. Excellent condition except as noted. As follows:
Gemini 11: Light green, vertical, lists both "GEMINI" and "APOLLO" side-by-side with "11" stamped under "Mission" on the Gemini side, "Young, John W." stamped, warnings printed on verso. Some waviness to the laminate, appears to be as made.
Apollo 6: (The last unmanned Apollo test of the Saturn V rocket, April 4, 1968.) Buff-colored, horizontal, with bold NASA "meatball" logo, issued for the MCC Viewing Room, Houston, "John W. Young" stamped, blank verso.
Apollo 7: Light green, vertical, "John W. Young" stamped, warning printed on verso. Some cracking in the laminate. Young was backup command module pilot for this flight.
Apollo 8: Buff-colored, horizontal, with bold NASA "meatball" logo, issued for the MCC Viewing Room, Houston, "Astronaut 10" stamped, blank verso.
Apollo 9: Buff-colored, horizontal, with bold NASA "meatball" logo, issued for the MCC Viewing Room, Houston, "Cmdr. John Young" stamped, blank verso. Some toning and looseness to the laminate.
Apollo 12: Buff-colored, horizontal, with bold NASA "meatball" logo, issued for the MCC Viewing Room, Houston, "John Young" stamped, blank verso.
Apollo 13: Light green, vertical, "John Young" stamped, warning printed on verso. Young was backup commander for this flight.

Gemini 12 Flown Large-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. A beautiful 18" x 11" cloth U.S. flag carried aboard Gemini 12, the last mission of the Project, which orbited the Earth fifty-nine times from November 11-15, 1966. Lovell has signed the flag on a white stripe: "Flown aboard Gemini XII James Lovell". Excellent condition with storage folds.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell stating: "[This] large United States flag was flown on board Gemini 12 spacecraft. Gemini 12 launched in November of 1966 was the tenth and final flight of the Gemini series, which bridged the Mercury and Apollo programs."

Gemini 12 Flown American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 6" x 4" cloth U.S. flag flew on Gemini 12, the last flight of the project, orbiting the Earth fifty-nine times, November 11-15, 1966 with Lovell and Buzz Aldrin aboard. Lovell has signed this flag on a white stripe: "Flown aboard GEMINI XII/- James Lovell ".Objectives of the mission were to prove that an astronaut could work safely and easily outside the spacecraft, to perform scientific experiments, and to rendezvous and dock with an Agena target vehicle. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell stating: "[This] Small United States flag was flown on board Gemini 12 spacecraft. Gemini 12 launched in November of 1966 was the tenth and final flight of the Gemini series, which bridged the Mercury and Apollo programs."

Gemini 12 Flown Flag of Portugal Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 5.625" x 3.75" cloth flag flew with James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin on board the tenth and last Gemini flight, November 11-15, 1966. Lovell has signed this flag in the red field: "Flag On Board Gemini 12/ Spacecraft/ James Lovell/ CDR GT-12 ". Excellent condition save for some folds and creases.

Gemini 12 Flown Procedures Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 150+ page book, 5.5" x 8", is held together with binder rings between two heavy cardstock covers, both of which have two long strips of Velcro to facilitate attachment to the surfaces of the spacecraft. The Part No. printed on the front is "CF55019-20" and the S/N is "122". Lovell has signed on the front cover: "On Board Gemini XII/ James Lovell/ CDR" and also on the inside front cover, "On board Gemini 12/ James Lovell". Written on the front cover in older pencil is: "PLAs", and "on board S/C12". This is an extremely interesting book with hundreds of handwritten annotations. Among the dozens of tabbed sections are: F[light]/P[lan] UPDATE, GO/NO GO, LOGIC, DOCK, UNDOCK, AGENA, PWR DOWN-UP, PURGE, CAMERA, PHOTO LOG, TETHER, VOX, TAPE LOG, and CREW LOG. Gemini 12 was the last of the Gemini missions, November 11-15, 1966, with James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin aboard. Fine condition with some soiling and evidence of use.

Gemini 12 Flown Mission Checklist Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This forty-page tabbed book, 3.75" x 8.5" in size, and printed on cardstock has a Part Number of "CF55047-9" and Serial Number of "122". It is bound between two heavyweight boards with transparent tape and there is a strip of Velcro on the back cover for easy placement in the spacecraft. James Lovell has signed on the front cover: "James Lovell Gemini 12 Flown", and the inside front cover: "Gemini 12/ James Lovell/ Gemini 12/ Flown onboard/ Gemini 12". There are several handwritten annotations inside this book that would have seen much use during this nearly-four day mission with Lovell and Buzz Aldrin aboard. Very fine condition with some light cover soiling.

Gemini 12 Flown Fliteline Gold-Colored Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell. This 25mm brass medal flew aboard Gemini 12 with crewmembers James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin, November 11-15, 1966. It features the mission insignia on the obverse with the Roman numeral "XII" at the twelve o'clock position and the Gemini capsule positioned like a clock's hour hand. This was the final Gemini flight and the crescent moon at left symbolizes the ultimate goal of the space program. The surnames of the astronauts are also on the obverse with the dates of the mission engraved on the reverse. This flown medallion is in a plastic case. Excellent condition with only some light abrasive wear in the fields.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell on his company letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that the gold-colored Gemini XII Fliteline medallion that accompanies this letter was flown with me aboard the mission November 11-15, 1966. This medal is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission."

Buzz Aldrin Signed Color Gemini 12 Crew Photo. An 8" x 10" satin finish photo of Mission Pilot Buzz Aldrin and Mission Commander James Lovell standing atop a Gemini space capsule (apparently NASA image S66-46952). Aldrin has signed: "Buzz Aldrin/ GT-12" above his photo. Gemini 12 was the tenth and last of these two-man missions and satisfactorily proved that men could work efficiently outside the spacecraft. Aldrin performed three EVAs during this flight, November 11-15, 1966. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for obtaining Commander Lovell's autograph, completing the crew.

Gemini SE-6 Reentry Control System Thruster by Rocketdyne. A thrust chamber assembly measuring 8.5" x 4.25" x 3.25" marked "PN208915-61/ SN 4901481" on one side, "208129/ 02602-04989" on another alongside several inspection stamps, and "P/N208920-11/ S/N4097601" with additional inspection stamps on the flat end. Sixteen of these were mounted in the nose section of each Gemini space capsule for maneuvering and control of the spacecraft attitude during reentry. Thrusters like this one, though meant to be used only for reentry, came in very handy on Gemini 8 when an Orbit Attitude and Maneuver System (OAMS) thruster got stuck in the open position, causing the space capsule to spin dangerously out of control. Neil Armstrong fired the RCS thrusters to regain enough command of the spacecraft to make an emergency landing only ten hours into the mission. Unflown. Excellent condition.

NASA Gemini-Era Space Food Pouch: Orange Drink. Most probably this rare, unconsumed, unflown space food leftover is from the Gemini project. Offered here is a 3.5" x 13.5" still-sealed plastic pouch with a label on the front stating: "ORANGE DRINK/ 5 oz. Water/ 2-5 minutes" along with a "WSD/14" stamp; on the verso is a label with the Serial No. "FG 451" as well as a piece of Velcro. In as separate attached pouch is a single germicide tablet. From the estate of a long-time NASA employee. Fine condition but not the contents are quite dark in color. The word "Tang" is not mentioned anywhere. Not for consumption, of course.

Included with this lot is an opened foil pouch, 11.5" x 9.25", with two labels: "SERIAL NO./ FG658" and "6091/ WSD/14", and a piece of Velcro. This originally held several of these pouches and would have gone into space still sealed.

NASA Gemini-Era Space Food Pouch: Cheese Sandwich. This rare, unconsumed, unflown space food leftover is likely from the Gemini project. A 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"still-sealed plastic pouch with a label on the front: "CHEESE SANDWICH" on which is a "WSD/14" stamp; on the verso is a label with the Serial No. "FG 439. From the estate of a long-time NASA employee. Fine condition but the contents are quite crumbled (and quite unappetizing). Not for consumption.

NASA Gemini-Era Space Food Pouch: Fruit Cake (Date). This rare, unconsumed, unflown space food leftover is likely from the Gemini project. A 5" x 3.5" x 0.75"still-sealed plastic pouch with a label on the front: "FRUIT CAKE (DATE)" on which is a "WSD/14" stamp; on the verso is a label with the Serial No. "FG 417" as well as a piece of Velcro. From the estate of a long-time NASA employee. Fine condition but the contents are quite rigid and certainly not for consumption. Even fruitcakes have an expiration date!

Apollo Spacecraft Contractor's Model, Circa 1960, Signed by Nineteen Astronauts including Neil Armstrong. A model of the Apollo command/service module and escape tower, 20.75" tall, made by the Walter J Hyatt Company for the North American Aviation, Inc. with their and NASA's logos on the 6.75" diameter base. This scarce and sought-after model bears the signatures of nineteen astronauts, as follows: "Neil Armstrong"; "Ron Evans" (1933-1990); "Alan L Bean"; "P. J. Weitz"; "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982); "John Young"; "Dick Gordon"; "James Lovell"; "Charles Conrad Jr" (1930-1999); "James A. McDivitt"; "Fred W. Haise"; "Al Worden"; "Dave Scott"; "Alan Shepard" (1923-1998); "Gene Cernan"; "Tom Stafford"; "Vance Brand"; "Michael Collins"; and "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007). This represents seven of the twelve men who walked on the moon and fifteen of the twenty-four that flew to the moon. There are several empty areas that could be used to obtain additional signatures; four of the remaining five moonwalkers could possibly be added at shows or private signings. Two NASA embroidered patches are included with this lot. A rare opportunity to own an amazing display item. Disassembles to five pieces. About very good condition with general soiling and wear much of which could be cleaned or restored.

Baseball Signed by Twenty-Nine of America's First Thirty Astronauts. An Official National League Spalding baseball, Warren C. Giles signature, with the autographs of all but one of the first three astronaut group members as chosen by NASA. The signatures by selection group are as follows.
Group One "Mercury Seven" (announced April 1959): "Scott Carpenter"; "D K Slayton" (1924-1993); "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007); "Alan Shepard" (1923-1998); "J H Glenn Jr"; "Gus Grissom" (1926-1967); and "Gordon Cooper" (1927-2004).
Group Two "The New Nine" (announced September 1962): "Frank Borman"; "Charles Conrad Jr" (1930-1999); "Thomas P Stafford"; "James A. McDivitt"; "Ed White" (1930-1967); "Neil Armstrong"; "Elliot See" (1927-1966); "James Lovell"; and "John Young".
Group Three "The Fourteen" (announced October 1963): "Charlie Bassett" (1931-1966); "Bill Anders"; "Dick Gordon"; "Walt Cunningham"; "Dave Scott"; "Rusty Schweickart"; "C Williams" (1932-1967); "Alan L Bean"; "Donn Eisele" (1930-1987); "Buzz Aldrin"; "Gene Cernan"; "Michael Collins"; and "Roger B Chaffee" (1935-1967).
The only missing astronaut from these groups is Theodore Freeman of the third group. He tragically perished in a training mission plane crash on October 31, 1964, about a year after his selection as an astronaut. He was never selected for a spaceflight.

Included in this remarkable assemblage of American heroes are the signatures of: the first American in space; the first American in orbit; the first American to walk in space; all crewmembers of the Mercury and Gemini missions; eight of the twelve men that have walked on the moon (including the first five); and fourteen of the twenty-four men that have flown to the moon. Altogether, these twenty-nine astronauts flew on a total of fifty-six space missions.

The consignor purchased this baseball approximately sixteen years ago. We speculate that the original owner might have been connected with the Houston Astros, a National League team. This is an absolutely astounding piece of space memorabilia (and American history) that is sure to cause excitement among both space and sports collectors. It is almost inconceivable that another ball such as this will ever be offered at auction. The condition of the ball is very fine; the signatures were accomplished in various colors and types of ink and it appears that several of the blue ink examples have faded somewhat. Please see the series of high-resolution photos on our website for a detailed look at condition.

Apollo 7 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Support Crew Member Ron Evans, Serial Number 240. This 32mm x 24mm sterling silver medal was one of only 255 flown aboard Apollo 7, the first manned mission in the Apollo program, October 11-22, 1968, with crewmembers Walter M. Schirra, Donn F. Eisele, and Walter Cunningham. It was an eleven-day Earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, and the first three-man American space mission. The obverse of the medal features the mission insignia with a command service module, engine firing with the trail from that fire encircling a globe and extending out, symbolizing the Earth-orbital nature of the mission. The Roman numeral "VII" appears in the South Pacific Ocean and the crew's names appears on a wide arc at the bottom. The reverse has the date of the mission launch, the serial number, and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. No original plastic Robbins case is included. About excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Jay Evans (Ron Evans' brother) stating: "I hereby certify that the Apollo 7 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion, serial number 240, that accompanies this letter was given to me by my brother Ron Evans, Apollo 17 Command Module Pilot, from his personal collection of space memorabilia. Ron served as a member of the Support Crew for the Apollo 7 mission. It has been in my possession since I received it from him."

Apollo 7 Training-Used "Telecommunications SC101" Instrumentation Card Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Backup Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. Two cards made to function together to give detailed switch position readings as various "Positions" (e.g. "Launch/Entry", "Dump DM Data") are chosen. The top or outside piece consists of two 5.5" x 4.75" printed cards stapled together with a graphic representation of the communications panel on the spacecraft, with multiple holes and one slot die cut on the front to show the information contained on the inside or slide card, 4.375" x 8", as it is moved up and down. Several "Operational Notes" are printed at bottom (one of which has been crossed out by Young"). The verso has a printed graphic of a separate communications panel. The outside card is titled "APOLLO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SC101 Side 1 July 68 Revision 2" around an "Apollo Logistics Training" logo at top with a part number of "V36-789001" at bottom. The inside card is similarly notated. There are numerous notes and drawings on the front made by Young contemporary with his training as backup CMP for this flight in 1968. Young has signed the outside card: "From My Personal Collection 1/2 John Young" and the inside card: "John Young 2/2". This is the first of these we have handled, apparently a quite uncommon artifact from the first manned Apollo mission. Extremely fine condition.

Apollo 8 Flown Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. A 9" square piece of Beta cloth with the Lovell-designed mission insignia imprinted in the center, 5" x 4" overall. Lovell has signed beneath: "This patch flown on Apollo 8 on the/ first flight around the moon 21-27 DEC 1968/ James Lovell/ Navigator". A wonderful flown memento from this important mission in which crewmembers Borman, Lovell, and Anders were the first humans to view the far side of the moon and the first to see the Earth from orbit around another celestial body. Excellent condition.

Apollo 8 Training-Used CMP Checklist Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell, Signed. An unflown set of 8.5" x 11" photocopied pages, 119 of which are numbered, held together with a large binder clip. Titled "APOLLO 8/ CMP CHECKLIST" with a Part Number of "SKB 32100028-201" and a Serial Number of "1003", as listed on the front cover. Lovell has signed this book on the front: "James Lovell/ Apollo 8". This was a preliminary manual that Lovell used in training for this mission, man's first trip to the moon. The book gave the command module pilot complete and detailed instructions on the various computer programs he would need to run as well as maintenance and flight procedures. Fine condition with a bit of tattering to the front page.

Apollo 8 Flown Page from Updates Book Signed by and Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell. A 5" x 8" page titled "Maneuver" and printed on both sides on three-hole punched cardstock, dated "Nov 26, 1968" at front left margin. Lovell has signed: "James Lovell/ Apollo 8 Navigation". This was taken from the full original flown book, part number "SKB 32100042-201" and serial number "1003" sold by Heritage in 2008 (Auction 2007, Lot 41076). Flown artifacts from man's first trip to the moon are always in demand. Extremely fine condition. Included with this lot are two letters from Spaceflori, signed by Florian Noller, attesting to their purchase of the original book and subsequent removal of this page from it. Also included is a CD with photos of the book and a photocopy of the Apollo 8 stowage list showing that only one of these books was taken on the flight.

Apollo 8 Flown American Flag on Crew-Signed Certificate, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 5.75" x 4.25" cloth U.S. flag is lightly mounted to a 9.625" x 11.5" white mat board with the following text in a calligraphic font: "This Flag was Carried Aboard the First/ Manned Lunar Orbit Spacecraft/ Apollo VIII/ December 21-27, 1968/ Lovell ~ Borman ~ Anders". Lovell has signed this flag on a white stripe: "On board Apollo 8 spacecraft James Lovell". On the mat beneath are the bold signatures of the crew: "James Lovell", "Frank Borman", and "Bill Anders". An important addition to any space collection and great for display. Excellent condition.

Apollo 8 Flown Texas State Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. A 5.5" x 3.75" cloth Lone Star flag of Texas. Lovell has signed this flag on the white stripe: "Flown aboard Apollo 8/ James Lovell". A great space collectible, a flag from Texas- the home to Apollo's Mission Control, that accompanied Lovell, Anders, and Borman on the first ever manned voyage to another celestial body. Excellent condition.

Apollo 8 Flown Wisconsin State Flag on Crew-Signed Certificate, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell. This 6" x 4" cloth flag with the state motto "Forward" (very appropriate) was aboard Apollo 8 on its journey to the moon. It is mounted onto a 9.875" x 11.875" board with the printed text, "This Flag was Carried Aboard the First Manned Lunar Orbit Spacecraft/ APOLLO 8/ December 21-27, 1968/ Borman - Lovell - Anders". The bold signatures of the crew, "James Lovell", "Frank Borman", and "Bill Anders" are found at the bottom. James Lovell grew up in Wisconsin, graduating from high school in Milwaukee and attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Note: the current Wisconsin flag now contains the terms "Wisconsin" and "1848", a modification made in 1981. Excellent condition with some show-through at top and bottom of flag from mounting.

Apollo 8 Flown Flag of Mexico on Crew-Signed Certificate, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 5.75" x 4.25" cloth Mexican flag is lightly mounted to a 9.625" x 11.5" white mat board with the following text in a calligraphic font: "This Flag was Carried Aboard the First/ Manned Lunar Orbit Spacecraft/ Apollo VIII/ December 21-27, 1968/ Lovell ~ Borman ~ Anders". Lovell has signed the flag: "Flown aboard Apollo 8/ James Lovell". On the mat beneath are the bold signatures of the crew: "James Lovell", "Frank Borman", and "Bill Anders". This flight captured the attention of the world as it circled the moon on Christmas Eve, broadcasting back a breathtaking view of Earth. Excellent condition.

Apollo 8 Flown Heat Shield Ablative Panel Plug in Acrylic. A 1" long plug sealed with a 3" diameter "Eyes on the Stars" decal picturing a dancing and spacesuited Snoopy in an oval-shaped piece of plastic, 5.25" x 3.25" x 0.75" overall. A very desirable relic: an actual piece of the spacecraft that traveled on man's first trip to the moon. About fine condition with some minor yellowing, one chip and one scratch on the edge.

Apollo 8 Unflown Flight Plan and Crew Logs, Signed by Mission Commander Frank Borman and Command Module Pilot James Lovell. A two-pronged pressboard binder containing more than 500 11" x 17" photocopied sheets, each providing detailed technical information about various aspects of the Apollo 8 mission, including: Launch Prep, Entry Checklist, Launch Maps, Photo Logs, Flight Plan, Malfunction Procedures, and much more. It also includes copies of all the notes made by Borman, Lovell, and Anders in their respective flight logs. Inscribed and signed in black felt tip on the first page of Vol. I of the Flight Plan: "Frank Borman - Commander Apollo 8, December 21st - 27th, 1968" and "First manned flight to another world. James Lovell Apollo 8 CMP." Approximately fifteen sets of these documents were prepared for use by NASA executives, utilized as reference for subsequent space missions. A treasure trove of information and data regarding man's first trip to the moon. Pressboard cover and interior pages show creases, wear, and occasional chips throughout, overall very good condition.

Apollo 8 MPAD's Operational Handbook Signed by Mission Backup Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise. A softcover manual, approximately 220 pages bound by staples, from the Mission Planning Support Office, Mission Planning and Analysis Division of NASA, dated December 18, 1968, and with the publication title of "MSC INTERNAL NOTE NO. 68-FM-313". It is signed on the cover: "Fred Haise/ Apollo 8 BU LMP". On the bound edge is written in bold black felt tip: "APOLLO 8 DATA". The Foreword states the purpose, in part: "This note is a compilation of Apollo 8 data generated by the MPAD into an operational handbook for mission support..." Topics include: "Launch phase," "TLI phase," "Navigation," "LOI phase," etc. Unflown. Very fine condition.

Apollo 8 Entry Mission Plan Summary Book Signed by Mission Backup Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise. A 172-page softcover manual bound by staples, from the Landing Analysis Branch, Mission Planning and Analysis Division of NASA, dated May 28, 1969, and with the publication title of "MSC INTERNAL NOTE NO. 69-FM-130". It is signed on the cover: "Fred Haise/ Apollo 8 BU LMP". On the bound edge is written in bold black felt tip: "APOLLO 8 ENTRY SUMMARY". The Foreword states the purpose, in part: "During the permission planning for the Apollo 8 mission, a total of approximately 50 memorandums and internal notes were published... The purpose of this document is to summarize the more important of these documents so that future flight crews will benefit from the Apollo 8 work..." Unflown. Very fine condition.

Alan Bean Signed Artist Proof Apollo 8 Print "Homeward Bound," also Signed by Mission Commander Frank Borman. A 20.5" x 23.25" color lithograph pencil signed by the artist (and moonwalker) "Alan Bean AP 11/50" at the lower right corner, and signed "Frank Borman" in black felt tip in the lower right margin. The text beneath the title describes the scene: "On Christmas morning of 1968, Astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, the crew of Apollo VIII - the first humans to break the bond of earth's gravity and venture to another world - have accomplished their tenth lunar orbit. With the burn of their service module engine completed on the back side of the moon, these men and their spacecraft are homeward bound." Excellent condition, stored flat.

Included with this lot is the original Certificate of Authenticity from the issuing gallery for the print and a Certificate of Authenticity from Novaspace for the Borman autograph.

Apollo 8 Crew-Signed NASA Commemorative Book, Apollo 8 Man Around the Moon. Twenty-four pages, soft cover, 8" x 10.25", fully illustrated with color and B&W photos, published by NASA's Office of Public Affairs, in celebration of man's first journey to another celestial body. The crew's individual helmeted photos are printed across the inside front cover and onto page one. Each has boldly signed in black felt tip adjacent to their image: "Anders", "James Lovell", and "Frank Borman". In an unknown hand at upper left is written: "Collier Trophy Award Luncheon 7 May 1969". Fine condition.

Included with this lot is the program for the Collier Trophy luncheon in honor of the Apollo 8 crew, winners of the 1968 award. Eight pages, 8.5" x 11", with a 10" x 8" color NASA litho print of the legendary Apollo 8 "Earthrise" photo tipped in to the inside front cover. This trophy is awarded yearly by the U.S. National Aeronautic Association for those who have made "the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year." Previous awardees listed in this program include Orville Wright, Howard Hughes, and the seven original astronauts. Fine condition with some light wear and fingerprinting

Apollo 9 Flown Fisher AG-7 Space Pen Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James McDivitt. This pen, with a chrome-like finish, is approximately 5.25" long with a piece of Velcro attached near the top allowing it to be easily fastened to surfaces of the spacecraft. The apparent original refill is present. This pen was used aboard Apollo 9 during their ten-day Earth orbit mission, the first flight that included the lunar module. NASA needed a pen that would reliably write in zero-gravity; an inventor and pen maker named Paul Fisher developed such an item on his own and patented it in 1966. NASA tested it for two years and then, every astronaut from Apollo 7 on used this pen in space, as did the cosmonauts of the Soviet space program. Very fine condition with some minor soiling and scratches.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from McDivitt stating: "I certify that this Fisher Space Pen was flown onboard Apollo 9 on her flight from March 3-13, 1969, and is from my personal collection."

Apollo 9 Flown Duro "Rocket" Marker Pen Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James McDivitt. This felt tip pen, with a gray metallic finish, is approximately 5.25" long and was manufactured by the Duro Pen Co. of Brooklyn, New York. It has a piece of Velcro attached around the top to facilitate attachment and stowage of the pen. Printed on the barrel are the NASA numbers: "SEB12100082-301" and "S/N 100[?]". The original refill is present. This pen was used aboard the ten-day Earth-orbit mission. Extremely fine condition with only light wear.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from McDivitt stating: "I certify that this black felt tip pen was flown onboard Apollo 9 on her flight from March 3-13, 1969, and is from my personal collection."

Apollo 9 Flown Eye Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James McDivitt. A black rubber patch, 2.75" x 2" overall, with a rounded triangular shape and an attached elastic cord. The part and serial numbers as stamped on the verso are "SEB-12100084-301" and "SN-1009". According to a NASA Apollo Experience Report: "The eye patch serves two purposes: It enables a crewman to maintain night vision in one eye during earth and lunar orbits, and it is used by a crewman to cover one eye while sighting through the navigation eyepiece. The eye patches are made of room temperature-vulcanizing rubber. One eye patch is stowed in the CM and another is kept in the LM. The eye patch has not been changed since it was first used on the Apollo 9 mission." Extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from McDivitt stating: "I certify that this eye patch (Part #SEB 12100084-301 S/N 1009) was flown and used for star sighting and general navigation purposes on the flight of Apollo 9. It is from my personal collection."

Apollo 9 Flown Embroidered Mission Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jim McDivitt, Signed and Certified. This 3.5" diameter patch depicts a Saturn rocket orbited by a lunar module and a command/service module. The mission, March 3-13, 1969, was the first space test of the complete Apollo spacecraft that included the third piece of Apollo hardware, the lunar module. Its three-man crew consisted of James McDivitt, David Scott, and Rusty Schweickart. McDivitt has signed on the verso: "Jim McDivitt/ Flown on/ Apollo 9" in green ink. Excellent condition.

This lot is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from McDivitt stating: "I certify that this crew patch was flown onboard Apollo 9 on her flight from March 3-13, 1969."

Apollo 9 Operations Support Room Badge Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed. A 2.5" x 3.875" laminated green badge with attached clip. On the front is printed "Apollo Operations Support Room" above a rocket graphic and "Cmdr. J. Young" below with "Apollo 9" and "No. 19" stamped. Young has signed at the very bottom "John W. Young". On the verso is a warning regarding the badge being the property of the U.S. Government and instructions on where to return it after use. Apollo 9, and Earth-orbit mission that took place March 3-13, 1969, was the first flight of the command/ service module together with the lunar module. Excellent condition.

Apollo 10 Flown Earth Landmark Maps & Photos Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 8.5" x 10.5" (x 1"+ thick) book consists of seventy-one pages of color Earth terrain photos followed by 207 color Earth Landmark maps, all on lightweight three hole-punched paper and each with a plastic-coated tab; all are bound with three binder rings between two cardstock covers. The front cover has a Beta cloth Apollo 10 mission insignia laid down to it and lists the part number as "SKB32100079-320" and the serial number as "1001". Young has signed on the front cover: "Flown on Apollo 10/ John W. Young". The photos are notated as to landmark and North compass point and all have various NASA photo numbers signifying that they were taken on a variety of flights during 1965 and 1966; each has a chart printed beneath giving latitude, longitude, elevation, and horizontal uncertainty calculations for each identified location. The NASA Apollo Earth Landmark Maps, printed by the Army Map Service, are all on a scale of 1:1,000,000 and feature similar notations and calculations. This is certainly one of the largest complete books flown to the moon that we've offered; rarely found thus. Extremely fine condition with just some light soiling on the covers. A singular opportunity.

Apollo 10 Training-Used Earth Landmark Maps & Photos (Training) Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 8.5" x 10.5" (x 1"+ thick) book consists of approximately seventy-one pages of color Earth terrain photos followed by 200+ color Earth Landmark maps, all on lightweight three hole-punched paper, each with a plastic-coated tab; all are bound with three binder rings between cardstock covers. The cover lists no part or serial number. Young has signed on the front cover: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". The photos are notated as to landmark and North compass point and all have various NASA photo numbers signifying that they were taken on various flights during 1965 and 1966; each has a chart printed beneath giving latitude, longitude, elevation, and horizontal uncertainty calculations for each identified location. The NASA Apollo Earth Landmark Maps, printed by the Army Map Service, are all on a scale of 1:1,000,000 and feature similar notations and calculations. This book is essentially identical to the previous lot except that this one did not fly on the mission. Extremely fine condition with just some light soiling on the covers.

Apollo 10 Flown CSM Systems Data Checklist Directly From the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. An 8.5" x 10.5" (at least 1" thick) book containing dozens of multi-page pull-out schematic diagrams, bound with three binder rings between two heavyweight covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100079-340" and the serial number as "1001". Young has signed on the front cover: "Flown on Apollo 10/ John W. Young". There are fifty+ tabbed sections organizing the huge amount of technical data contained therein, including: DOCKING PROBE, CSM-LM ELECT INTERFACE, ECS-WATER & WASTE, FUEL CELL, COMM-OVERVIEW, G & N - OVERVIEW, LIGHTING, and MEASUREMENTS. Apollo 10 was the "dress rehearsal" for the Apollo 11 moon landing mission and this book spent more than two and a half days in lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Charlie Brown. A rare opportunity to own such a great piece of space history. Rare in complete form. Very fine condition with some light cover soiling.

Apollo 10 Flown CSM Updates Checklist Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 5.5" x 8" book of approximately one hundred pages is printed on three hole-punched cardstock and bound with three binder rings between two heavyweight covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100079-330" and the serial number as "1001". Young has signed on the front cover: "Flown on Apollo 10/ John W. Young". Seven of the pages have plastic-coated printed tabs defining various activities: "TLI" [Translunar Injection]; "P30" [Program 30 Maneuver, External Delta V]; "P27" [Program 27 Update]; "P37" [Program 37 Block Data]; "LUNAR ENTRY"; "E.O. BLOCK" (Earth Orbit Block Data); and "FLIGHT PLAN" (Update). There are literally hundreds of handwritten notations in the P30, P37, and Lunar Entry sections of this book, likely all by Young, signifying that steps had been completed or necessary readings taken and data entered. An extremely important and historical item from this landmark mission. Very fine condition with minor soiling on the covers, several pages with a small stain area, and toning on the tabs.

Apollo 10 Flown Alternate Flight Plans Checklist Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 8.25" x 10.5" book consists of twenty printed pages and six pull-out charts on three hole-punched paper and bound with three binder rings between two cardstock covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100079-351" and the serial number as "1001". Young has signed on the front cover: "Flown on Apollo 10/ John W. Young". The first internal page is titled "Apollo 10 - Alternate Missions/ List Of Activities To Be Planned In/ Real Time As Time Is Available/ Rev. A 8 May 1969". This page is followed by six consecutive pull-out charts of 16.75" x 10.5" with plastic-coated printed tabs titled "Earth Orbit Alternate 1A and 1B", then "...2" through "...5", followed by "Lunar Alternate CSM/LM Flyby". Each of these charts offers an alternate mission summary flight plan in a horizontally-oriented graphic timeline representation based on the various contingencies that might force modifications to the mission. The next regular-sized page is tabbed "Lunar Orbit Alt. CSM Only". Following are eighteen numbered pages detailing procedures for mission elapsed time 75:00 through 110:00 in the situation of an "Unsuccessful T, D, and E Attempt". A very interesting, important, and rarely offered title that was flown on man's second journey into lunar orbit. There does not appear to be any writing or notations in this book which is in very fine condition with some tiny stains on the covers and one rusty paperclip mark on page one.

Apollo 10 Flown Alternate & Contingency Checklist Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 6" x 8" book of approximately eighty-eight pages is printed on three hole-punched cardstock and bound with three binder rings between two heavyweight covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100079-304" and the serial number as "1001". Young has signed on the front cover: "Flown on Apollo 10/ John W. Young". Seventeen of the pages have plastic-coated printed tabs dividing the book into sections, including: "P37 ΔV vs ΔΘ..."; "NAV SIGHTING..."; "HYBRID DEORBIT"; "NORMAL DEORBIT"; "EARTH ORBIT ENTRY"; "EARTH LANDING"; "ENTRY EMERGENCY" (six pages on pink paper); "CONTINGENCY EVA"; and "SPS TAILOFF". Several pages have handwritten notations. An important flown relic of this key mission, imparting vital data and instructions to the crewmembers for numerous situations that might have arisen. Very fine condition overall with some minor staining/ soiling on the covers, excellent internally.

Apollo 10 Flown CSM Star Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. An 11" x 8" star chart printed on cardstock picturing planets, stars, and constellations plotted against 180° vertically and 360°/24 hours horizontally. The planets, moon, and sun are color coded and it is titled "MAY 18TH LAUNCH/ CSM" in the lower margin. May 18th was the actual launch date and this chart would have been used to aid in guidance and navigation during the mission. Young has signed at the top: "Flown on Apollo 10/ John W. Young". All three of the stars named in honor of the fallen Apollo 1 crew are shown on the chart: Regor (Roger Chaffee), Dnoces (Ed White the Second), and Navi (Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom). Fine condition with some soiling, crinkling, and extraneous period ink marks.

Apollo 10 Flown "TLI + 10 Minute Abort Crew Chart" Cue Card Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. A double-sided 8" x 5.5" heavyweight card with complex printed charts on both front and verso; the information contained was for the crew's use in case that a severe system problem just after the Translunar Injection caused a situation in which the mission would need to be aborted. This TLI + 10 minute abort design was used for the last time on Apollo 10. Later missions had TLI + 90 Minutes and Liftoff + 8 hours abort procedures in place only. Young has signed on the front: "Flown Apollo 10/ John W. Young". This important chart was aboard this essential dress rehearsal mission for Apollo 11 along with crewmembers Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gene Cernan, May 18-26, 1969. Extremely fine condition with only a hint of light toning.

Apollo 10 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Serial Number 105. This 29mm x 31mm sterling silver shield-shaped medal was one of 300 flown to the moon on Apollo 10, May 18-26, 1969, with crewmembers Stafford, Cernan, and Young. The medallions stayed with Young aboard the Command Module Charlie Brown while Stafford and Cernan flew the Lunar Module Snoopy to within 50,000 feet of the lunar surface on the last, full-scale dress rehearsal for the Apollo 11 landing. The obverse of the medal has the mission insignia while the reverse has the engraved mission dates along with the serial number and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. No original plastic Robbins case is included. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that Apollo 10 silver Robbins medal, serial number 105, was flown to the Moon aboard the mission May 18-26, 1969. It has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Apollo 10 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 4" x 4" shield-shaped patch flew with crewmembers Stafford, Young, and Cernan aboard the Apollo 10 mission to the moon, May 18-26, 1969. The design for this insignia shows a large, three-dimensional "X" sitting on the moon with a command module orbiting as a lunar module flies up to it from its pass over the lunar surface. Earth is visible in the background. Inside a medium blue border is "APOLLO" at top and the crew surnames below. It is bordered in gold thread. Young has signed on the verso: "Flown/ John Young" (low contrast). Excellent condition.

Apollo 10 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Lucite Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. A quarter section of a round plug, approximately 0.625" x 0.375" x 1.75" long, sealed in a 3" diameter x 2.5" tall Lucite cylinder with "CERNAN STAFFORD YOUNG/ APOLLO 10/ MAY 18-26, 1969" engraved on the bottom. Young has signed on the top: "From My Collection/ John Young". Apollo 10 was a full-out dress rehearsal for the upcoming Apollo 11 mission that tested all the procedures and equipment of a moon landing mission except for the actual landing. The Lunar Module Snoopy, with Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford aboard, came within 8.4 miles of the lunar surface while Young orbited the moon in the Command Module Charlie Brown, becoming the first man in solo lunar orbit. Excellent condition, still in its original box.

Apollo 10 Still-Sealed Package of Twenty-Five Unflown Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patches Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young. Each of these 9" square Beta cloth swatches features a 3" x 3.125" shield-shaped color mission insignia depicting a large Roman numeral "X" sitting on the lunar surface with the Earth in the background; a command module circles the moon while a lunar module flies up to meet it. Not counted, but we assume there are approximately twenty-five in this sealed 10.5" x 12" pink plastic pouch. Young has signed on the front of the pouch: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". This is just the way Captain Young received them, rarely offered as such. Excellent condition.

Astronaut John Young's Captain Hard Shoulder Boards (Two) Directly from his Personal Collection, Both Signed and Certified. The original clear lid plastic case is included, marked "Bende & Sons, Inc" in gold on top and with a "Capt./ Line" sticker on the end. Each board is 5.5" x 2.25", with four bullion stripes, a bullion star, and a U.S. Navy button on a black field. On the underneath of each, Young has signed: "My Captains Stripes John W. Young".

Young entered the Navy in June 1952 and served as Fire Control Officer on the USS Laws in the Korean Seas until June 1953 when he entered flight school. After earning his wings, Young spent four years (1955-1959) as a pilot in Fighter Squadron 103, where he flew F9 Cougars off the USS Coral Sea and Crusaders off the USS Forrestal. He entered U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in 1959 and, until 1962, was a project test pilot and program manager setting two time-to-climb world records in the F4H-1 Phantom II. Young was formally recommended for promotion to captain by President Richard Nixon on June 9, 1970 and he retired from the Navy in September 1976 with twenty-five years service.

John Young's Official United States Passport, June 1, 1976- May 31, 1981, Originally from his Personal Collection, Signed. The flexible cover is maroon with "Official Passport United States of America" and the Great Seal in silver, 3.75" x 6", twenty internal pages. Pages two and three have Young's personal information and signed B&W photo ("John W Young") with the printed statement, "This bearer is abroad on an official assignment for the Government of the United States of America." No stamps inside. Excellent condition.

National Aviation HOF Cover Signed by Colonel Joe Kittinger Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6.5" x 3.625" cover with a First Day cancel of one of the "Classic American Aircraft" stamps (Scott #3142d), July 17, 1997, Dayton, Ohio. There is a special printed cachet with the text "America's First Step Into Space-/ Highest Parachute Jump/ in History 102, 800'/ Col. Joe W. Kittinger, Jr./ Classic American Aviator/ National Aviation/ Hall of Fame Enshrinement/ July 19, 1997 - Dayton, Ohio" above and below a photo. It is numbered "256 of 1,000" vertically at far right. The address sticker is to John Young at his NASA address in Houston. The cover is boldly signed "Joe W. Kittinger" on the verso; beneath Young has added: "John Young/ From My Personal Collection". Biographical insert card included. Excellent condition.

Kittinger, a career Air Force officer, was the first man to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a gas balloon. During his involvement with Project Excelsior, he made three extreme-altitude parachute jumps from helium balloons. The last and highest took place on August 16, 1960, when he jumped from 102,800 feet, free-falling for four minutes and sixteen seconds, and reaching a maximum speed of 614 mph. The entire descent lasted thirteen minutes and forty-five seconds. There was a plaque attached to the open door of the Excelsior III gondola that read "This is the highest step in the world."

Apollo/ Saturn Vehicle Interior Badge Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed. A 2.5" x 3.75" manila-colored laminated badge with attached clip. On the front is printed "APOLLO/SATURN" followed by "Vehicle Interior/ 3,4. Restricted Areas/ All Areas/ Authorize Visitors/ J. W. Young". Young has signed "J. W. Young" at the very bottom (an uncommon form of his signature). On the verso are the "Property of the United States Government" and "If found, drop in mail box" messages along with the stamped number "4927". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Flown Flight Plan Page Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin, Signed and Certified, also Signed by Mission Command Module Pilot Michael Collins. A 10.5" x 8" page numbered 3-27/3-38, three hole punched, from the "Flight Plan" "P/N #SKB32100080-350" and "S/N 1001" (a copy of the front cover of this book is included with the lot). This page covers hours forty-one through forty-five of the mission, the second rest period. Aldrin has signed on the 3-27 side, "Carried to the Moon on Apollo XI/ Buzz Aldrin" and Collins has signed beneath "Michael Collins/ Apollo XI CMP".

Collins mentions this rest period in his book Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey, pages 385-386: "By the time we get the TV equipment packed up, it's time for a long snooze. This time it is my turn under the left couch, zipped loosely inside a floating hammock, and I am comfortable indeed, much more so that last night or during any of my three Gemini nights."

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Aldrin stating, in part: "Enclosed with this letter is a sheet numbered 3-27 and 3-28 from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan, Part No. SKB32100080-350, S/N 1001. It is part of the entire document that was carried to the Moon in the Command Module Columbia during the first lunar landing mission... The flight plan was probably the single most important document related to the success of our mission. It provided a time schedule of crew activities and spacecraft maneuvers to accomplish the first lunar landing. This page has been in my private collection since 1969..."

Also included is an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity from Novaspace Galleries regarding the Collins signature.

Apollo 11 Flown Space Treaty Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin. A 5.5" x 3.25" copy of the "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies" printed on parchment paper. This was carried to the moon by Aldrin on the historic Apollo 11 mission. This treaty forms the basis for international space law. It was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union on January 27, 1967, and entered into force on October 10, 1967. Today, nearly 100 countries are party to this treaty. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Apollo 11 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission CapCom Ron Evans, Serial Number 152. This 28mm sterling silver medal was one of 450 flown on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 16-24, 1969, with crewmembers Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The obverse depicts Collins' early and original concept for the mission insignia with the eagle carrying an olive branch in its mouth. NASA thought the sharp, open talons of the eagle looked too "warlike" and the olive branch, representing peace, was moved to the claws. This is one of, if not the only, major official item that renders the insignia as it was meant to be by the astronaut designer. The reverse has the dates of the mission, surnames of the crew, and the serial number. No original plastic Robbins case is included. Medal in extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Jay Evans (Ron Evans' brother) stating: "I hereby certify that the Apollo 11 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion, serial number 152, that accompanies this letter was given to me by my brother Ron Evans, Apollo 17 Command Module Pilot, from his personal collection of space memorabilia. Ron served as a Capsule Communicator for the Apollo 11 mission. It has been in my possession since I received it from him."

Apollo 11 Flown Large Piece of Kapton Foil Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin. This is a large, odd-shaped section, measuring approximately 3" x 2.5" overall, of the delicate Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia. This foil played the critical role of reflecting the sun's intense heat away from the Apollo 11 command module as it re-entered earth's atmosphere. Due to its fragile nature most of it burned off the ship but small pieces survived and were salvaged. This actually flew to the moon and back as a part of the legendary Apollo 11 spacecraft. A great memento from one of mankind's "Giant Leaps." Often sold in tiny fragments, scarce in this size. Very fine condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Apollo 11 Flown Kapton Foil on Letter of Authenticity Signed by Buzz Aldrin. A small piece of the outer skin covering of the Command Module Columbia attached to a 8.5" x 11" letter on Aldrin's letterhead. This fragment flew to the moon as a physical part of the historic Apollo 11 spacecraft with Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins aboard. To quote Aldrin's letter: "Due to the extremely fragile nature of the foil, most of it burned off the ship during our fiery 25,000 MPH re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere on July 24, 1969. However, a small portion of it survived; salvaged by the North American Rockwell Recovery Team on board the aircraft carrier Hornet, and carefully preserved for prosperity..." Also with this lot is a photocopy of a letter of authenticity from Robert E. Miner of North American Rockwell. Extremely fine condition.

Apollo 11 Flown Kapton Foil in a Limited Edition Lucite Display. A piece, approximately 0.625" square, sealed in a truncated cylinder, 2.5" diameter x 2.75" tall. In the base is the Apollo 11 mission insignia, the verso of which has the text: "A piece of the outer skin 'Kapton' from the Apollo 11 Command Module #107 'Columbia'. Removed after its historic first manned lunar landing mission in July 1969. Certified by: Ken Havekotte - Owner SpaceCoast Cover Service (24 of 50)". An attractive display item. Excellent new condition.

Apollo 11 NASA Launch Mission Rules [SA-506/ CSM-107/ LM-5] Book in Original Grumman Binder. A 250+ page (all printed one side only) manual, 8.5" x 11", 2" thick and post bound inside a blue plastic Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation binder cover. The title page lists the part number as "K-V-05.10/6" and the restriction "For NASA/DOD Internal Use Only (Including Appropriate Contractors)". There were only fifteen of these manuals ever issued to Grumman. Each page is dated, all in June 1969. It is divided into four major sections: Space Vehicle Operations; Launch Vehicle Operations; Spacecraft Operations; and Technical Support Operations. The Introduction and Mission Rules Guidelines pages give insight as to the multiple purposes and uses of this important publication, including (in small part): "[T]o provide guidance to the Launch Director and launch team organization by specifying preplanned decisions which are designed to minimize real time rationalization required when non-nominal situations occur during the launch countdown and applicable prelaunch tests." and "Mission Rules are effective during launch countdown, flight, and recovery operations, and during prelaunch tests when applicable. They are based on primary objectives as stated in the Apollo Flight Mission Assignments document..." A fascinating "insiders" look at the massive amount of data needed to manage this landmark mission. Rarely offered. Very fine condition.

Apollo 11 Grumman Apollo Operations Handbook - Lunar Module LM5 And Subsequent Book in Binder. A massive (likely 1000+ pages) manual, 8" x 10.5", five-hole punched and contained in a vintage 3" black binder. On the front cover is an original "Manned Lunar Spacecraft/ LM-5" sticker. The part number on the title page is "LMA790-3-LM5 and Subsequent" with a NASA-KSC Technical Document Control Office date stamp of "Jun 27 1969," less than three weeks before the Apollo 11 launch. LM-5 was the fifth lunar module built by Grumman and the third to fly manned. Essentially, this is an owner's manual for the vehicle that became known worldwide as Eagle, the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard. There are literally hundreds of illustrations and tables contained herein, including dozens of foldout schematics and diagrams. Handily, there is an alphabetical index and list of abbreviations in the back. For those with a technical interest in this historical mission, this book is a veritable treasure trove of information. A special opportunity. Very fine condition.

Apollo 11 Training-Used LM Lunar Surface Maps Book (Landing Site 2) Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. This 8.5" x 11" book contains eight single-side printed pages of Geology Map Legend material followed by the following photos (approximate counts): one Lunar Landing Area Map; one Lunar Landing Area Geology Map; three Lunar Landing Site Maps; three Lunar Landing Site Geology Maps; ninety-two Lunar Surface Exploration Maps; and sixteen Lunar Surface Exploration Geology Maps. Many of the pages are tabbed and all are three-hole punched and bound with two binder rings between cardstock covers. Young has signed on the front cover: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". There are no part or serial numbers on the cover but the internal title page lists the part number as "SKB 32100080-370". This June 1, 1969, edition was "[p]repared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the U.S. Army Topographic Command for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration..." Lunar landing site two was where Apollo 11 actually landed making many of these maps quite exciting and historically important. Extremely fine condition with light toning on the covers.

Apollo 11 Training-Used LM Lunar Surface Maps (Training) Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. An 8.5" x 10.5" book containing 100+ pages of lunar surface maps (several tabbed) printed on plain paper plus three pages explicating the geological map legends; all are three-hole punched and bound with binder rings between two cardstock covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100080-371", the serial number as "TRAINING", and the date as "18 JULY 1969", all glued on. Young has signed the front cover: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". The maps are all of the Landing Site 3 and range in scale from 1:100,000 (Lunar Landing Area map) down to 1:5,000 (Lunar Surface Exploration maps). An interesting small sheet glued to the front cover titled "LM LOCATION" instructs the landing crew to use the area maps to plot the descent track, the site maps to locate the landing area, and then the exploration maps to locate the landing point with a note to report the grid coordinates; it also asks the command module pilot to confirm the location if possible. Extremely fine condition with light soiling on the covers.

Apollo 11 Training-Used CSM Lunar Landmark Maps (Training) Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. An 8.5" x 10.5" book containing four lunar photo maps printed on heavy semi gloss paper- three are 8" x 10.5" in size and one is a large 28.5" x 10.5"; all are three-hole punched and bound with binder rings between two cardstock covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100080-322" and the serial number as "TRAINING". Young has signed the front cover: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". The first map has an annotation "Sea of Tranquility" and locates the landing site of Surveyor V; the other three maps illustrate the landing site of Surveyor VI. There are two pages of printed technical data for a July 18 launch date (the actual launch date was July 16). A few tiny stains on the covers, else excellent.

Apollo 11 Training-Used "CSM TLC/TEC" Two-Sided Star Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A twenty-four hour-divided 8.25" circular black chart, a pinhole at center, with white printing, titled "CSM TLC-TEC STAR CHART/ LAUNCH JULY 18/ NORTH" on the front and "CSM TLC-TEC STAR CHART/ LAUNCH JULY 18/ SOUTH" on the verso. Both charts have multiple stars and constellations charted in white with colored dots for planets and the TEI (trans-earth insertion), LOI (lunar orbit insertion), and TLI (translunar insertion) points. Young has signed on the front (North): "From My Collection/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Training-Used "LM-TD+2" Star Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A degree-divided 8.25" circular black chart, a pinhole at center, with white printing, titled "LM-TD+2/ STAR CHART (A)/ LAUNCH JULY 21/ 26 July 3:46:55.2 GMT". The Sun, Earth, Venus, and Saturn are portrayed by larger colored dots and several of the stars and constellations are pictured and named including "DNOCES" (actually Iota Ursae Majoris) and "NAVI" (actually Epsilon Cassiopeiae), two of the stars named for the crew of the ill-fated Apollo 1. "Dnoces" is "Second" spelled backward and commemorates Ed White II. "Navi" is "Ivan" spelled backward- Gus Grissom's middle name. Young has signed on the verso: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". Extremely fine condition with a barely-noticeable crinkle in the 330° area.

Apollo 11 Training-Used "LM-LO" Star Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A degree-divided 8.25" circular black chart, a pinhole at center, with white printing, titled "LM-LO/ STAR CHART (A)/ LAUNCH JULY 18/ 23 July 19:27:23.1 GMT". The Sun, Earth, Venus, and Saturn are portrayed by larger colored dots and several of the stars and constellations are named including "DNOCES" (actually Iota Ursae Majoris) and "NAVI" (actually Epsilon Cassiopeiae), two of the stars named for the crew of the ill-fated Apollo 1. Young has signed on the verso: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". Extremely fine condition with a tiny crease in the 240° area, mentioned only for accuracy.

Apollo 11 RSVP Launch Invitation Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin. A 4.5" x 6" foldover card printed on light blue, textured heavy paper stock. The front cover has the text: "The/ National Aeronautics/ and Space Administration/ and the Apollo 11 Astronauts/ Neil A. Armstrong/ Michael Collins/ Edwin A. Aldrin, Jr./ cordially invite/ you to attend/ the launching of/ APOLLO 11/ Wednesday, July 16, 1969/ at the/ John F. Kennedy/ Space Center/ Florida/ R.S.V.P..." The two inside pages offers a map of the area with general, hotel, and transportation information for the visiting guests. The back cover features a detailed "Apollo 11 Mission Profile" with a summary of the upcoming flight. Excellent condition. Also in this lot is a 5.5" x 4.25" unused foldover notecard with the Apollo 11 mission insignia on the front with a printed thank you message from the crew above their facsimile signatures. Fine condition with some soiling on the front.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Apollo 11 Crew-Signed Type III Insurance Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin. A philatelic cover, 6.5" x 3.625", with the "Apollo 8" 6¢ stamp (Scott #1371) affixed, postmarked Houston, Texas on July 20, 1969, the day Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. The color cachet features the text: "NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club/ Official Commemorative Cover/ First Manned Lunar Exploration". It is boldly signed in blue felt tip: "Neil Armstrong," "Michael Collins", and "Buzz Aldrin". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 was the first flight in which insurance covers were utilized. They were produced for the crew to sign together in pre-flight quarantine, shortly before launch to the moon, and then leave behind with their families as a form of insurance that could be sold should they fail to return. Some of the covers were postmarked at the Cape on July 16, 1969, the day of launch, with the remainder postmarked in Houston on July 20, 1969, the day of the landing. There are three known types of Apollo 11 insurance covers, this being known as "Type III."

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Signed NASA Apollo 11 Commemorative Book, The First Lunar Landing, As Told by The Astronauts. Twenty-four pages, soft cover, 9" x 12", fully illustrated with color and B&W photos, published by NASA's Office of Public Affairs, in celebration of the twenty year anniversary of this historic flight. This volume is a transcript of the Apollo 11 post-flight press conference that took place twenty-seven days after their launch. The inside back cover has a Karsh portrait of the three Apollo 11 crewmembers with facsimile signatures beneath. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have both signed beneath their images in black ink. Near fine condition with some light general wear, cover lightly soiled. Included with the lot is a Certificate of Authenticity from RRAuction. Perfect for obtaining Collins' signature, thus completing a crew-signed photo and book.

Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Edition 1 LM Descent Monitoring Chart- Sheets 2 & 3A. An 84" x 11" B&W continuous lunar map printed on plain paper with numerous landmark names and descent tracks. Interestingly, the official lunar geographical location names are printed in white while the unofficial "nicknames" assigned to various visual landmarks by the Apollo 10 and 11 astronauts are printed in black; these include "Bear Mountain," "Apollo Rille," "Smokey Basin," "Chama Peak," "Gemini Twins," and "Cape Venus." Aldrin has signed in the Apollo 11 landing area, between "Moltke" and "Maskelyne" on this map. Unflown. Extremely fine condition with several vertical storage folds.

Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Color Photo of "Earthrise" Directly from his Personal Collection. A 10" x 8" satin finish photo, apparently NASA image "AS11-44-6553," one of a series taken from lunar orbit of the Earth "rising" over the moon's horizon. Aldrin has boldly signed in silver ink: "APOLLO XI/ Buzz Aldrin - July 20, 1969/ 'We Came in Peace'". Very desirable thus. A breathtaking image, evocative of this historic mission, the first manned landing on another celestial body. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Color Photo of His Descent Down the LM Ladder, Directly from his Personal Collection. An 8" x 10" color satin finish photo with the NASA image number "AS11-40-5868." This famous image titled by NASA, "Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon," was taken by Neil Armstrong with a 70mm surface camera. Boldly signed in silver against the black background. A stunning image, wonderful for display. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Buzz Aldrin Document Signed: Check Payable to and Endorsed by His Son Andrew, Directly from his Personal Collection. A 6" x 2.75" pre-printed check dated April 30, 1985, on the account of Research & Engineering Consultants, filled in, signed, and made payable for $300.00 to "Andrew J. Aldrin" by Buzz Aldrin as president. Note that the company logo has the Apollo 11 mission insignia as the "O" in RECON. It is endorsed on the verso by his son with a stamped bank cancellation just touching the signature. Otherwise, excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Aldrin.

Neil Armstrong Document Signed: Check Endorsed on the Verso "FOR DEPOSIT ONLY/ Neil A. Armstrong" Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow. A 6" x 2.75" pre-printed check on the account of and signed "Lola H. Morrow", dated September 10, 1965, for $9.25. Ms. Morrow has written "Westclox" in the memo field and she relates the story that Armstrong had given her a $20 bill for her to purchase an alarm clock for him. As the personal secretary to the astronauts, this was certainly all in a day's work for her. She bought him a Westclox model for $10.75 and to pay him back the extra money he gave her, she wrote him this check which he signed and cashed. She kept it among her mementos for these forty-five years and is now offering it to collectors of space autographs and memorabilia. This is a rare opportunity as Armstrong checks seldom come to market and this is not a commonly-seen form of his signature. Fine condition with stamped bank cancellations lightly touching the signature and a small extraneous scrap of paper attached to the front.

Included with this lot is a handwritten, signed letter of authenticity from Ms. Morrow. It reads, in full: "It was almost time to close the Astronaut Office that Thursday when Neil stopped by at my desk. He wanted to know if I could pick up an alarm clock on my way home. After telling him that there was a Walgreens on my way home, he then handed me a twenty dollar bill. The next morning, I picked up the bag with the alarm clock & and rushed out to my car leaving the change on the table. I offered Neil my check for his change. I noted months later he finally cashed it. Neil did use his middle initial in signing at that time. If you were a good friend, he would just sign 'Neil.' After Apollo 11, it was easier to sign as Neil Armstrong."

Neil Armstrong Signed Limited Edition Paul Calle Lithograph (#82/1000). A 18" x 23.5" (sight size) B&W lithographed pencil sketch of Neil Armstrong as he suited up on July 16, 1969 for his rendezvous with history. It is matted and framed to an overall 25.5" x 31.5". Paul Calle was one of eight artists chosen by NASA in 1962 to document the U.S. space program. He was the only artist present when the crew of Apollo 11 prepared for launch; he designed the "First Man on the Moon" postage stamp celebrating Armstrong's momentous first step. Armstrong and Calle both signed this print in pencil at the National Air and Space Museum to raise money for the Charles Lindbergh Memorial Fund. A portion of the original purchase receipt is attached to the back of the frame. Print in extremely fine condition, frame with some minor scrapes.

Neil Armstrong Signed Apollo 11 White Spacesuit Color Photo. The legendary 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of a smiling Neil Armstrong posed in front of a large lunar image. The first human to walk on the moon has signed: "To Dick Winter/ Best of Luck/ Neil Armstrong" across his spacesuit. One of the most highly-collectible of all space autographs. Very fine condition with just minor marginal wear.

Neil Armstrong and Parents Autograph Collection. Consists of the following items.
Neil Armstrong Signed White Spacesuit Color Photo. An 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print signed in black felt tip "To Mac & Ace-/ With Warm Regards/ Neil Armstrong/ Apollo 11". This is from the estate of Asa "Ace" Adkins, a World War II Air Force senior pilot and lieutenant colonel. Asa married "Mac," the former Maxine M. McKee, in 1972. Fine condition overall save for a crinkled lower right corner. As is often seen with these photos that have been on display for many years, the signature and inscription are somewhat faded. Still a very desirable item, especially with the added "Apollo 11".
S. K. Armstrong Document Signed. A 5.25" x 3" postal return receipt boldly signed by Neil Armstrong's father as recipient of a package from M. M. McKee, dated October 6, 1971, and postmarked Wapakoneta, Ohio. It is interesting to note the similarities between this signature and early examples of Neil's signature. Very good condition with uneven left edge.
Viola L. Armstrong Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, 5.75" x 7.75", Mrs. Stephen K. Armstrong letterhead, Wapakoneta, Ohio, October 10, 1971, to Maxine McKee (the future "Mac" Adkins), hand-addressed envelope included. A friendly letter thanking Mrs. McKee for a medal that she had sent as well as for a donation to the Neil Armstrong museum, and stating that she would forward her request (likely for this signed photo) to her son. Very fine condition with mailing folds.

Also included in this lot is a vintage 4" Apollo 11 embroidered mission insignia patch, an obituary on Mr. Adkins, and the 1971 annotated receipt for the purchase of the medal Mrs. McKee sent to Mrs. Armstrong. A seldom-offered grouping, perfect for the serious space autograph collector.

Neil Armstrong Signed "First Man on the Moon" Stamp Plate Block. A lower right plate block of 10¢ U.S. airmail stamps (Scott #C76) signed in the right selvage by the first man on the moon himself. This stamp was issued in 1969 to commemorate America's amazing feat of landing a man on the moon. A very desirable crossover collectible appealing to space and autograph collectors as well as philatelists. In excellent condition save for a small, extraneous ink mark at upper right.

Neil Armstrong Autograph Note Signed with Added "Apollo 11". A 5.5" x 3.5" color postcard of a TWA Boeing 747 in flight, inscribed and signed on the verso in the message area: "To Pierre--/ With Thanks for/ All the Help--/ Neil Armstrong/ Apollo 11" in black felt tip. The card has not been postally used. Fine condition except for a full-length vertical crease that does affect the signature. Still, a very desirable vintage item.

Neil Armstrong Signature on U.S. Government Postcard. A large, bold, uninscribed signature on the verso of a 6¢ "Paul Revere Patriot" postcard (circa 1970). There is an address label on the front but no cancellation marks. Unevenly toned and exhibits some wear and light soiling, but very good overall. A perfect example for matting.

Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 White Spacesuit Color Photo. The famous 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of the Apollo 11 command module pilot posed in front of a large lunar image. He has boldly signed: "Best Wishes,/ M Collins". A perfect match to the Neil Armstrong offered in this auction. Pristine condition, as nice as you will find.

Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit Chart (ALO) Edition 1. A 41" x 12" color lithographed Mercator Projection lunar map, "Apollo Mission 11/ 1st and 30th Revolutions/ 16 July 1969 Launch Date" prepared by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center of the U.S. Air Force for NASA, dated June 20, 1969. It is signed at the Apollo 11 landing site, "Michael Collins/ Apollo XI". Unflown. Very fine condition, rolled.

Alan Bean Signed Limited Edition Giclée Canvas "A Giant Leap." A 12" x 15" color canvas print on a wooden stretcher, from an original acrylic painting by Bean, signed lower right in gold: "Alan Bean 82/175". Painted to honor the fortieth anniversary of Armstrong's first step on the moon. Shepard describes this work:" In this painting, I show Neil shifting his weight from his right foot, which is resting on the lunar module landing pad, to his left on the Moon. This would be considered the first human footprint on the Moon. '...one small step for man...' He would then shift his weight back to his right foot, still on the landing pad, lift his left foot and make some technical observations about the historic footprint. As the centuries unfold, there will be first steps on Mars and other celestial bodies. They will be much farther away than our Moon, but none will ever be a more giant leap for humankind than the one made by Neil Armstrong and all the people when helped him make that leap on July 20, 1969." Condition is as issued.

Included with this lot is the original Certificate of Authenticity from the issuing gallery.

Alan Bean Signed Apollo 12 Color Lunar Photo Matted with Mission Insignia. A color photo, 9.5" x 7.5" (sight size), of Bean next to the Lunar Module Intrepid. He has signed in gold: "At work/ November 19, 1969/ Alan Bean/ Apollo 12". Beneath is a 4" embroidered mission insignia patch. This very attractive presentation is double matted in blue suede and gold and framed to an overall 17.5" x 20.5". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Novaspace for the Alan Bean signature.

Apollo 13 Training-Used LM Malfunction Procedures Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 8.5" x 10.5" (including tabs) book of eighty+ pages is three-hole punched and bound with binder rings. The title is "APOLLO 13/ LM MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES", the part number is "SKB32100076-386", and there is no serial number. Lovell has signed on the front cover: "James Lovell/ Used during Apollo 13/ mission training- This/ training manual is from my/ personal collection/ JL". This Flight Data File book is the final revision dated March 17, 1970, and is divided by tabs into various sections pertaining to potential malfunctions within the lunar, containing many procedural flow charts. Apollo 13's Lunar Module Aquarius performed admirably. It literally saved the lives of all three crewmembers; it was used as a "lifeboat" on the return trip to Earth after an onboard explosion aborted the planned moon landing. Very fine condition with some light staining around the punched holes.

Apollo 13 Unflown NGC-Encapsulated PF64 Ultra Cameo Franklin Mint Silver Medal Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Serial Number 0084. This 38mm medallion features the mission insignia on the obverse that includes the name of the mission, three of Apollo's chariot horses flying toward the moon, and the slogan "Ex Luna, Scientia" ("from the moon, knowledge"). The reverse features images of and the text "Spacecraft Odyssey and Aquarius" and the crew's full names: "James A. Lovell Jr - Fred W. Haise Jr - Thomas K Mattingly". The NGC tag reads: "APOLLO 13 FRANKLIN MINT/ 1970 SPECIMEN #0084/ MEDAL PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO/ EX. JAMES A. LOVELL, JR." Excellent condition.

Besides the Robbins Medallions, only two Apollo missions that had other commemorative medals struck to fly aboard the spacecraft were Apollo 13 and Apollo 14. These Franklin Mint medals have been a center of controversy and mystery since their striking. The true facts regarding the Apollo 14 medals have recently come to light. Up until now, the story on the Apollo 13 versions is that they were returned to the Franklin Mint and destroyed. Continuing research shows that it can definitively be said that there were just 200 individually serial numbered specimens struck, just like Apollo 14, for the commander of the mission.

What makes this so very special at this time is that this is one of the only items that has been discovered to contain the names of the original crew (Mattingly was replaced at the last minute by Swigert). The 404 Apollo 13 Robbins Medals were all restruck with the corrected crew names. This medal is from the personal collection of Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell and is offered with a signed certification on his letterhead. It is NGC tagged "Ex. James A. Lovell Jr". Extremely desirable thus.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell on his company letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that this Apollo 13 sterling silver Franklin Mint medal #0084, which also lists the original scheduled crew on its reverse, is one of the 200 original specimens that were made for me to take aboard the mission April 11-17, 1970. This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission until being offered now."

Apollo 13 Flown Embroidered Mission Crew Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This handsome 4" patch, with the mission slogan "Ex Luna, Scientia" (from the moon, knowledge), flew on the almost-disastrous Apollo 13 mission to the moon and back. Lovell has signed the patch on the verso: "Flown/ James Lovell" with good contrast. The dramatic flight was the basis for a major motion picture in 1995, where Tom Hanks portrayed Commander Lovell. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from Lovell on his company letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that the Apollo 13 embroidered mission patch that accompanies this letter was flown with me aboard the mission Apollo 11-17, 1970. This patch is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission."

Apollo 13 Flown Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This dramatic and colorful mission insignia depicts three horses flying across space with the Latin slogan "Ex Luna, Scientia" (from the moon, knowledge). It has been professionally double-matted to 9" x 9". Lovell has signed on the mat beneath the patch: "This patch was flown on Apollo 13 on its flight/ around the moon April 11-17 1970/ James Lovell/ Apollo 13 CDR". Excellent condition.

On the verso is attached the printed certification from Lovell, in part: "I hereby certify that this Apollo 13 insignia was flown on board the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey during it's perilous flight around the moon April 11-17, 1970. It was one of 450 patches listed in the Commander's Personal Preference Kit and located in pouch part number SEB32100025-301, serial number 1016..."

Apollo 13 Flown American Flag on Crew-Signed Certificate, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. This 6" x 3.875" cloth U.S. flag has been lightly mounted to a heavy 10" x 12" certificate that states: "This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and emergency return to Earth/ APOLLO XIII/ April 11-17, 1970/ Lowell - Swigert - Haise". Lovell has signed this flag on a white stripe: "On board Apollo 13 Spacecraft/ James Lovell". This certificate bears the authentic signatures of all three crewmembers- "James Lovell", "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982), and "Fred Haise" just above the mission insignia. Excellent condition.

Apollo 13 Flown Large Heat Shield Fragment Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Signed and Certified. A 2" x 2" x 1.75" fragment of the Apollo 13 command module heat shield. This flight, with Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise aboard, was intended to be a lunar landing mission but an onboard explosion aborted that plan. As an anxious world watched, the three crewmen made it back to Earth safely after having flown farther from Earth than any other manned spacecraft. Lovell has signed this fragment "James Lovell" (fair contrast) beneath "HEAT SHIELD/ APOLLO 13" in capital letters, possibly also in his hand. The plastic bag that this was stored in is also signed by Lovell: "Piece of Heat/ Shield from/ Apollo 13/ James Lovell". Rarely seen in this format and large size. A fabulous relic from this well-known mission, suitable for any collection. Very fine condition with the expected scorching from reentry.

Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from Lovell on his company letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that the cube-shaped heat shield fragment that accompanies this letter was flown as a part of the Apollo 13 spacecraft April 11-17, 1970. It was removed after the flight for analysis and has been a part of my personal collection of space artifacts since receiving it after the mission.

Apollo 13: Collection of Three Flown Artifacts, One Crew-Signed. As follows. (1) An Apollo 13 Mission Aborted and Splashdown official commemorative cover with a color cachet from the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club. Cancelled at Houston on April 13, 1970, the date of the onboard explosion that caused the abortion of the lunar landing, and also on April 17, 1970, the date of their safe splashdown (as the world breathed a collective sigh of relief). Attached to the cover is a 0.5" square piece of the Apollo 13 flown parachute. This edition was limited to thirteen covers of which this is numbered eight. Very fine condition. (2) A 1" square piece of flown seat fabric from the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey mounted to a 6" x 8.25" certificate inscribed to "A. J. Maynard" and signed by the crew: "James Lovell", "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982), and "Fred Haise", enclosed in a folder picturing the three horses from the mission insignia on the front. Very fine condition. (3) A 6.5" x 4.75" trimmed and enlarged facsimile of the above certificate with no seat cover material but rather a 0.75" square piece of the flown "gold foil heat shield material from Apollo 13 Spacecraft 'Odyssey'" attached. Certified on the verso by A. J. Maynard, supervisor of Heat Shield Installations at North American Rockwell. Very fine condition. This item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from RRAuction covering the last two items.

Apollo 13 Lunar Surface Exploration Map Data Package, Fra Mauro Landing Site. Consists of approximately forty full-page 8" x 10.5" lunar maps printed on plain paper in fourteen tabbed sections along with a title page and pages of map legends, all unbound. The title page lists the NASA part number as "SKB 32100082-371" and date "11 April 1970". Of course, the Apollo 13 moon landing was aborted but the succeeding mission Apollo 14 did land in the Fra Mauro area. Unflown. Excellent condition.

Apollo 13 Crew-Signed Color Launch Photo. An 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print captioned "APOLLO 13 LIFTOFF". The crew has all signed at upper right: "James Lovell", "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982), and "Fred Haise". This flight, launched on April 11, 1970, was slated to be the third Apollo mission to land on the moon. A mid-course explosion scrubbed the landing and this brave and resourceful crew used the lunar module as a "lifeboat" on the perilous journey around the moon and safely back to Earth. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Lunar Surface Worn "MITCHELL" Spacesuit Name Tag, Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 4.375" x 1" (folded dimensions) Beta cloth tag that was a part of the spacesuit worn by Dr. Edgar D. Mitchell while he spent more than nine hours on the lunar surface during the Apollo 14 mission in February 1971. The gray-colored smudges evident in the photo are traces of lunar dust. He has written on the verso: "WORN on the MOON/ Edgar Mitchell". This name tag has been sonically encapsulated into an archival 7" x 3.75" display with the text: "FLIGHT RECOVERED - LUNAR SURFACE/ Edgar D. Mitchell A7L Spacesuit Name Tag" printed on the front. NASA tradition is that astronauts are presented with their spacesuit patches after each flight by the Crew Systems Division as a souvenir. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 was the third manned lunar landing mission, January 31, 1971 - February 9, 1971, with Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Command Module Pilot Stuart A. Roosa, and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar D. Mitchell aboard. Apollo 14 entered lunar orbit on February 4; the Command Module Kitty Hawk and Lunar Module Antares separated and the LM landed at the Fra Mauro formation early in the morning of February 5. A few hours later, Shepard and Mitchell started their first EVA (moonwalk) during which they: collected lunar rock samples; deployed the TV, antenna, U.S. flag, and the Solar Wind experiment; photographed the LM and the lunar surface; and conducted seismic experiments. The second moonwalk took place early the next morning where they used the mobile equipment transporter (MET or "lunar rickshaw") to make a geological journey toward the rim of Cone Crater, collecting samples and taking more photos during the trip. Altogether, Shepard and Mitchell (and this name tag) spent nine hours and twenty-two minutes exploring the lunar surface. Antares lifted off the moon the afternoon of February 6 and docked with the Kitty Hawk in which Roosa had been orbiting, taking astronomical and surface photos. They returned to Earth, splashing down in the South Pacific less than 1000 meters from their target. This was a very successful mission and some fortunate bidder will be able to own an important relic from that mission.

Of the twelve moonwalkers' name tags, those from Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are on permanent display at the Smithsonian; Alan Bean's has been fragmented to be added to the paint he uses for his wonderful space art. That leaves nine extant. On the rare occasion that these spacesuit name tags have ever sold, it's almost always as part of a set of four which includes the name tag, a NASA logo patch, an American flag, and the mission insignia patch; the prices for these sets have reached $350,000 more than once. It has been a number of years since any other lunar surface-worn name tag has been offered to the public. It might be many more years before another becomes available. Don't let this amazing opportunity pass you by. The centerpiece for any space collection.

Included with this lot is a signed, illustrated Letter of Certification from Dr. Mitchell dated February 22, 2008. It reads as follows:
"This is to certify that the accompanying - Apollo Spacesuit Name Tag - imprinted with the name 'MITCHELL' and inscribed by me on its verso as 'Worn on the Moon', is the actual Apollo spacesuit name tag worn by me on the Moon during February 5th and 6th, 1971.

"This Apollo Name Tag was worn on my spacesuit during the entire duration of the Apollo 14 voyage, which included nine hours of moonwalks on the lunar surface with fellow astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Remarkably, the smudges of dark material appearing within this name tag are almost certainly 'lunar dust', given its direct exposure to the one-sixth lunar gravity environment during both my moonwalks.

"During the Apollo Program, it was NASA policy to remove each astronaut's spacesuit patches after flight, and then present them to the astronaut as a personal memento to do with as they wished.

"I was thus presented with the accompanying Apollo spacesuit name tag by NASA's Crew Systems Division, which then became a treasured part of my personal space collection for over thirty years.

"This Historic Artifact represents the name tag worn by one of the first six humans to walk on the Moon, and is also a rare example of an Apollo Moonwalker's spacesuit name tag residing in private hands."

Apollo 14 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of Backup Command Module Pilot Ron Evans, Serial Number 112. There were 303 of these 35mm x 30mm oval sterling silver medals struck for this January 31-February 9, 1971, flight and all were flown with crewmembers Shepard, Roosa, and Mitchell. The obverse bears the mission insignia picturing an Astronaut Pin (a gold pin that NASA gives to astronauts upon completion of their first flight) flying from the Earth to the moon. The reverse has the dates of the launch, moon landing, and return engraved with the crew's full names around the edge along with the sterling hallmark. The serial number is on the rim and it is in its original box with the "112F" sticker on the bottom. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from Jan Evans (Mrs. Ron Evans) stating, in part: "I certify that the Apollo 14 silver Robbins Medallion, serial number 112, is one that was flown on board the Apollo 14 spacecraft... This medallion has been with our family since that time."

Apollo 14 Flown Silver Franklin Mint Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Serial Number 0121. The obverse of this 39mm medal (one of two hundred minted) bears the mission insignia of an Astronaut Pin flying to the moon. The reverse depicts the surface of the moon with the inscription "Spacecraft/ Kitty Hawk & Antares/ Destination/ Fra Mauro - 1971". Each of the three Apollo 14 crew members carried sixty-five of these in their Command Module PPKs (for a total of 195 flown). After the mission, as many as fifty of them were returned to the Franklin Mint and melted down toward the production of 129,000+ Apollo 14 commemorative mini-coins that were sent to Franklin Mint subscribers in 1971. The rest were retained by the crewmembers themselves. Since Dr. Mitchell is the only surviving Apollo 14 crewmember, the Franklin Mint medallions from his collection and with his written provenance are very desirable. Dr. Mitchell has signed on this medal's 2x2 holder: "Flown on 'Kittyhawk'/ No. 0121/ EM". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Mitchell on his personal letterhead, stating (in part): "This document is to certify Apollo 14 Franklin Mint Medallion, serial number 121. The accompanying medallion was flown aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk on the Apollo 14 expedition to the moon which launched January 31, 1971, with Captain Alan Shepard as the commander, Commander Edgar Mitchell as Lunar Module Pilot, and Lt. Colonel Stuart Roosa as the Command Module Pilot... I hope that you will find pleasure in this historic piece for many years"

Apollo 14 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. This 4" x 3.5" oval mission insignia patch was designed by Jean Beaulieu of the Kennedy Space Center graphics art department. It depicts a NASA Astronaut Pin flying to the moon and was carried aboard the Command Module Kitty Hawk during the nine-day flight, January 31-February 9, 1971. The surnames of the crewmembers, "Shepard Roosa Mitchell" are listed beneath the graphic, with "APOLLO 14" above, all on a gold thread background. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Dr. Mitchell on his personal letterhead, stating (in part): "This letter is to certify that the accompanying Apollo 14 embroidered crew patch was carried into lunar orbit aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk in my personal preference kit (PPK) during the Apollo 14 mission to the moon... The mission resulted in bringing back over 95 pounds of lunar rocks and soil, plus hundreds of photo of the lunar regolith and setting up science experiments and a telemetry station that broadcast data to Earth from the data collection instruments for the following fourteen years before being shut down."

Apollo 14 Flown Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. This 9" x 9" mission emblem was flown aboard the Apollo 14 Command Module Kitty Hawk during its nine-day trip to the moon and back. Made of fire resistant Beta cloth, which was developed by Dow-Corning, the insignia depicts a NASA Astronaut Pin flying to the moon. Dr. Mitchell has signed in the lower area: "Flown to the moon aboard Apollo 14/ Edgar Mitchell/ LMP". Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown Special Edition "Earth Our Cradle" Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. Silk-screened onto this limited edition 9" x 8.75" mission insignia is the following statement from Mitchell: "This Apollo 14 Mission Emblem, printed on fireproof 'Beta Cloth' and originating from my personal space collection, flew to the Moon aboard Apollo 14 Command Module 'Kitty Hawk'. Launched on January 29, 1971 at 4:03 PM, it was then accelerated into deep space at 25,000 miles per hour. Three days later, this emblem arrived at the Moon, which it then orbited 34 times over three days. On February 9th, it returned to Earth and splashed-down in the Pacific." He has signed "Edgar Mitchell Moonwalker" beneath. To the left of the insignia is his red "Lunar Receiving Laboratory" stamp which he has initialed, and to the right has written "8/50" signifying the limited edition. Above is a quote from his book The Way of the Explorer that includes the statement:"I slowly realize that this is Earth our cradle, not our home or our ultimate destiny..." Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed, illustrated letter of authenticity showing Dr. Mitchell with these limited edition "Earth Our Cradle" emblems and explaining their history in detail.

Apollo 14 Flown White Room Wrapping for Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patches Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 10.25" x 10.5" heavy plastic bag, opened at one end and empty. There is a NASA-MSC "Cleaned for Service" sticker at upper right with an inspection stamp and handwritten date of "12/8/70"; this signifies that the package was inspected, cleaned, and cleared for loading onto the Apollo 14 command module before the mission. Mitchell has signed on the front: "This white room wrapping/ carried a portion of the/ limited edition Betas/ entitled 'Earth our Cradle'/ to Lunar Orbit aboard/ Kittyhawk----/ Edgar Mitchell/ Apollo 14 LMP". One of these "Earth Our Cradle" limited edition mission emblems is included in this auction; see the previous lot. Very fine condition with a pinkish coloration to the bag.

Included with this lot is a signed, illustrated letter of authenticity showing Dr. Mitchell holding this white room bag stating, in part: "This is to Certify that the accompanying original NASA 'Apollo 14 White Room Bag' housed a portion of the Apollo 14 Mission Emblems that were flown to the Moon, and then later used in my limited edition entitled 'Earth Our Cradle...'"

Apollo 14 Lunar Module Flown American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 6.25" x 4" cloth U.S. flag that was carried aboard the Lunar Module Antares all the way to the surface of the moon on February 5, 1971, where it remained for more than thirty-three hours. Apollo 14 was the third successful lunar landing mission, gathering approximately 100 pounds of moon rocks and performing various surface experiments (including how far a golf ball could be driven on the moon). Dr. Mitchell has signed on the two lower white stripes: "Flown to the Lunar Surface in Antares/ on Apollo 14. Edgar Mitchell LMP". Items flown to the moon's surface are very desirable to collectors. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown Texas State Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 5.75" x 4.125" cloth Texas flag that was carried aboard Apollo 14 on its mission to the moon, January 31-February 9, 1971. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Kitty Hawk with Stuart Roosa while Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took the Lunar Module Antares to the lunar surface. Texas, of course, is the home of the Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for manned spaceflight activities. Dr. Mitchell has signed this flag on the white stripe: "Flown into lunar orbit/ aboard Kittyhawk on/ Apollo 14/ Edgar Mitchell LMP ". Excellent condition with one tiny crease at lower left.

Apollo 14 Flown Flag of Germany Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 5.875" x 4" cloth German flag that flew to the moon on the third manned mission to land on the moon, January 31-February 9, 1971, along with crewmembers Shepard, Mitchell, and Roosa. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Kitty Hawk with Stuart Roosa while Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took the Lunar Module Antares to the lunar surface. This flag's design features the national colors of Germany in equal horizontal bands. Dr. Mitchell has signed this flag across the bottom yellow stripe: "Flown into lunar orbit aboard/ Kittyhawk on Apollo 14/ Edgar Mitchell LMP ". This is the first space flown German flag Heritage has offered. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown Flag of Norway Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4" cloth Norwegian flag that flew to the moon on the third successful lunar landing, January 31-February 9, 1971, along with crewmembers Shepard, Mitchell, and Roosa. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Kitty Hawk with Stuart Roosa while Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took the Lunar Module Antares to the lunar surface. This flag's design of a blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white against a red field was first made official in 1899. Dr. Mitchell has signed this flag across the horizontal yellow stripe: "Flown to the moon/ aboard Kittyhawk/ on Apollo 14/ Edgar Mitchell LMP". This is the first space flown Norwegian flag Heritage has offered. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown Flag of Spain Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 5.75" x 4" cloth Spanish flag that was carried aboard Apollo 14 on its mission to the moon, January 31-February 9, 1971. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Kitty Hawk with Stuart Roosa while Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took the Lunar Module Antares to the lunar surface. Note that the current flag of Spain does not feature the eagle and shield; this flown flag is of the design used during the period 1945-1977. Dr. Mitchell has signed this flag across the lower red stripe: "Flown to the moon aboard/ Kittyhawk, Apollo 14 Edgar Mitchell". This is the first space flown Spanish flag Heritage has offered. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown Flag of Sweden Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4" cloth Swedish flag that was carried aboard Apollo 14 on its mission to the moon, January 31-February 9, 1971. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Kitty Hawk with Stuart Roosa while Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took the Lunar Module Antares to the lunar surface. This flag features a blue and yellow Scandinavian cross, a design with a history dating back to the 16th century. Dr. Mitchell has signed this flag across the horizontal yellow stripe: "Flown into lunar orbit aboard Kittyhawk/ on Apollo 14 Edgar Mitchell LMP". Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown Flag of Switzerland Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4" cloth Swiss flag that was carried aboard Apollo 14 on its mission to the moon, January 31-February 9, 1971. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Kitty Hawk with Stuart Roosa while Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took the Lunar Module Antares to the lunar surface. Dr. Mitchell has signed this flag beneath the white cross: "Flown into lunar orbit on Kittyhawk/ on Apollo 14 Edgar Mitchell LMP". This is the first space flown Swiss flag Heritage has offered. Excellent condition save for some light folds at lower right.

Apollo 15 Lunar Surface Carried Miniature LRV001 Lunar Rover License Plate Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Dave Scott. An aluminum plate of 1.25" x 0.75" bearing the text: "MOON/ LRV 001/ 1971" with a NASA logo at upper left and a Boeing logo at upper right. Boeing was the prime contractor for the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) and they manufactured a small number of these mini plates for the first Lunar Rover; Scott carried them in his space suit knee pocket on all three lunar EVAs. Apollo 15 was the first to carry this "moon buggy" and is considered to be the most successful of the lunar missions from a scientific standpoint. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Scott stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying - Metal Rover License Plate, 'LRV 001' (measuring 1.3" x 0.8") was carried by me on the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 exploration of the Hadley Apennine, July 26 - Aug 7, 1971. During the Apollo Program, astronauts were permitted to carry a few personal effects with them on their spaceflights and I, accordingly, carried the above noted miniature lunar rover license plate to the Hadley Apennine Mountains of the Moon. In commemoration of the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), the first vehicle to be driven on another world, I designed and had produced these small license plate replicas for use as presentation mementos after our mission to the Moon. I carried these license plates in the pocket of my Apollo A7L-B EVA Spacesuit during our nearly three- day stay on the Moon. These license plates were also carried with me on the LRV as we drove 27.76 km across the lunar surface during approximately 19 hours of three EVAs exploring the Hadley Apennine region. During the Apollo program, it was NASA's policy to allow astronauts to keep both personal effects, and deposable equipment from their missions, as personal mementos to do with as they wish. As such, I retained this miniature lunar rover license plate for my personal space collection, where it has remained since we returned from the Moon in August 1971. This license plate numbered 'LRV 001' remains one of the few Apollo mission-flown artifacts that descended directly to the lunar surface. It is also one of the few objects to be personally flight-certified by the astronaut who actually carried it to the surface of the Moon."

Apollo 15 Lunar Module Flown Flashlight Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Dave Scott. A heavy, brass-milled two-cell flashlight, 5.125" in length and with a maximum diameter of 1". The filament in the bulb appears to be intact but was not tested; the original batteries have been removed. The part number "ACR FA 5", serial number "1024", and date of manufacture "6/68" are all printed on the barrel. "On" and "Off" are printed near the head which rotates to turn on and off. A piece of Velcro is attached at the top near the lens. Very fine condition with just a small bit of verdigris on the small end.

Apollo astronauts were equipped with these small penlights for use throughout their mission. They proved to be quite handy for a variety of tasks. Apollo 15 was the first of the "J" missions with longer durations on the moon's surface and a greater focus on scientific experimentation and discovery. The Lunar Module Falcon was on the moon for two days and eighteen+ hours; Commander Scott and Lunar Module Pilot Jim Irwin spent more than eighteen hours actually on the lunar surface outside the craft.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Scott stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying Brass Pen Light (Serial No. 1024) was used by me during the Apollo 15 exploration of the Hadley Apennine region of the Moon, July 30 - August 2, 1971. This Penlight was used on the lunar surface during our three days of exploration at the Hadley Apennine. To achieve proper rest between our EVA periods it was essential to simulate sleeping conditions as closely as possible to those so familiar on Earth. Therefore, upon returning to the Lunar Module (LM) after each day of surface EVA activity, the opaque window shades were drawn to produce total darkness inside the LM and the interior lights turned on to simulate evening on the Earth. Then when the lights were turned off during these 'night' rest periods, if either of us needed to illuminate something, only the penlight was used so as not to disturb the sleep of the other. Further, during lunar orbit operations of the LM prior to the landing, we spent an hour each revolution on the dark side of the Moon. In the event of electrical failure, the penlight would have been the only method of illuminating the essential checklists and cockpit switches that would have been required to recover from the failure. During the Apollo program, it was NASA's policy to allow astronauts to keep deposable equipment from their missions, as personal mementos to do with as they wish. As such, I retained this lunar surface penlight for my personal space collection, where it has remained since we returned from the Moon in August 1971. This Penlight (Serial No. 1024) remains one of the few Apollo mission flown artifacts that descended directly to the lunar surface. It is also one of the few objects to be personally flight-certified by the astronaut who actually carried it to the surface of the Moon."

Apollo 15 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Dave Scott. A 4" patch depicting three stylized red, white, and blue bird images flying over the moon's surface with silver thread on craters to the right forming the Roman numerals "XV". The basic design of the mission insignia was created by Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci. This patch flew with crewmembers Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin on this fourth successful moon landing mission, July 26 - August 7, 1971. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Scott stating: I hereby certify that the accompanying Apollo 15 'XV' Patch was carried onboard the spacecraft 'Endeavor' during the Apollo 15 mission to the Hadley Apennine region of the Moon, July 26 - Aug 7, 1971. During the Apollo Program, astronauts were permitted to carry a few personal effects with them on their spaceflights and I, accordingly, carried the above noted mission patch in the Command and Service Module 'Endeavor' during our 12-day Apollo 15 mission to the mountains of the Moon. To identify Apollo 15, the first 'J' extended scientific exploration of the Moon, this patch was especially designed by Emilio Pucci in support the expedition and as a friendly gesture from one fighter pilot to another (his initials, EP, appear on the patch). Within the center of the patch, the surface area of the landing site is reproduced with an overlay of the Roman numeral 'XV' in embroidered silver thread. Only a very limited number of these special patches were produced. During the Apollo program, it was NASA's policy to allow astronauts to keep both personal effects, and deposable equipment from their missions, as personal mementos to do with as they wish. As such, I retained this special Apollo 15 mission patch for my personal space collection, where it has remained since we returned from the Moon in August 1971. This XV silver embroidered Apollo 15 patch remains one of the few Apollo mission flown artifacts to be personally flight-certified by the astronaut who actually carried it on the mission."

Apollo 15 Flown Two-Piece, Northern Hemisphere Star Chart Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified. This 9" square chart on white plastic is made up of two 4.5" x 9" pieces taped together on the verso. It is titled at top "APOLLO STAR CHART" and "NORTHERN HEMISPHERE" and was prepared by the Air Force's Aeronautical Chart and Information Center for NASA. The legends of symbols for the planets and size of the stars are printed at bottom. Worden has signed the verso: "This Star Chart flown/ to the Moon aboard/ Apollo 15/ Al Worden/ Apollo 15 CMP". An essential navigational aid used on this important scientific mission. Very fine condition with just a couple of red ink marks and a strip of tape along the left edge that has yellowed a bit.

Included with this lot is a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Worden stating, in part: "This letter is to certify that the accompanying star chart of the Northern Hemisphere was utilized by me as a navigational aid during my Apollo 15 flight to the moon in the Command Module, 'ENDEAVOUR'. I have hand annotated the back of this star chart accordingly..."

Apollo 15 Flown Lunar Map Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Dave Scott, Signed and Certified by Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden. An odd-shaped section, 10.5" x 5.75" in size overall, of a large B&W lunar map used in the CM for photographic reference. This map of the Archimedes area has red, green, and black markings including the notation "TERMINATOR" denoting the line between light and darkness. Al Worden has signed at the lower left: "Flown to the Moon!/ Al Worden/ Apollo 15 CMP" This map was used in lunar orbit during the flight, July 26 - August 7, 1971. Apollo 15 was a scientifically-oriented mission and the first to use the Lunar Rover. Included with the lot is a photocopy of the original Certificate of Authenticity from Dave Scott where the larger, complete map was sold. Very fine condition with one vertical fold.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Al Worden with much interesting information about this mission and the title: "This Lunar Map was used during the historic flight of Apollo 15".

Apollo 15 Training-Used LM Lunar Orbit Star Chart. A 15.875" x 7.875" black star chart on coated paper with the stars and constellations shown in white while other colors are used to differentiate the sun, planets, and the track of the spacecraft across the star field. Titled at lower left: "LM LUNAR ORBIT/ STAR CHART/ JULY 26, 1971 LAUNCH" (the actual date) and dated at upper right "April 19, 1971". Included among the named stars are those named by Gus Grissom in honor of his Apollo 1 crew: Navi (Ivan Grissom); Regor (Roger Chaffee); and Dnoces (Ed White the Second). Handwritten on the verso is "QTRs 30A". About fine condition with a rounded vertical fold at center (likely could be flattened) and some "silvering" at the edges.

Apollo 15 Training-Used Lunar Surface Bearing Determination Guide. An interesting two-sided device made of thick cardstock, overall 8" x 10.5", with an 8" diameter rotatable dial marked in degrees mounted on the front with a brass grommet along with a flip-up sight guide. Marked on the circular piece are the lunar landmarks "Hadley Delta", "Mount Hadley", "Hill 305", and "Bennett Hill". Titled "Sun Compass", the instructions on the front read: "1. Line pointer on target/ 2. Level compass/ 3. Set shadow angle/ 4. Read target bearing (3 readings)". This was used to plan a traverse away from the lunar module and to safely return as direction and distance are difficult to determine on the moon by the naked eye. The verso has a "Nominal Shadow Data" chart and notes the printing date as "6-18-71". Handwritten on both sides is the notation "LMS QTRS. (31)". Likely used by Scott and Irwin in field training at the Kennedy Space Center. A rare item. Good condition with an overall brownish toning from the glue used to assemble it. The back sheet is loose from the board but could easily be reattached.

Apollo 15 Landing Site Lunar Map Signed by Mission Commander Dave Scott. A 25" x 25.5" color lithographed map titled "Montes Apenninus LM 41". The first edition, it is dated December 1976, and was prepared by the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center for NASA. Scott has signed "Dave Scott/ Apollo 15 CDR" at his landing site. This Lunar Map (LM) Series was designed to provide topographic coverage of the entire lunar surface and was the successor to the Lunar Astronautical Chart (LAC) Series, closely following that series in format and design. The verso of the map is in B&W and shows the relief rendition of the same area. Very fine condition with folds.

Apollo 16 Lunar Module Flown Lunar Orbit Monitor Chart Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke, Signed and Certified. A 10.5" x 7.5" B&W printed lunar surface map, number eight of the twenty-four maps used aboard the Lunar Module Orion for navigation to their landing site. Duke has signed on the front: "This chart was one of the navigational aids/ used by John Young and me to help us navigate/ to the lunar surface. This chart then remained/ on the moon, within 'Orion,' during our three/ day lunar stay./ Charles M. Duke, Jr./ Apollo 16 Moonwalker". Duke has also drawn an arrow pointing up, writing "Flight Trajectory" below it. Apollo 16, April 16-27, 1972, was the fifth manned moon landing and the first to land in a highlands area. This map was onboard Orion during its three day stay on the lunar surface after it aided Duke and Young in their landing in the Descartes highland region. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed, illustrated Letter of Certification from Duke dated April 9, 2002, stating, in part: "This is to certify that the accompanying Apollo 16 Lunar Navigational Map, - Bearing Plate Number 8 - was flown to the Descartes Highlands of the Moon, where it landed on April 20, 1972. This Lunar Map is one of 24 identically-sized plates which comprised our Lunar Orbit Monitor Chart, and was used aboard our Lunar Module 'Orion' to help us navigate while preparing to land on the Moon... After landing, this map spent 72 hours in the one-sixth gravity of the Moon aboard the 'Orion', and was also exposed to the lunar environment each time we opened the hatch for our moonwalks... This lunar map has remained a treasured part of my personal space collection for thirty years... This Map remains both a historic navigational took from one of the first manned lunar landings, and a rare example of an astronaut flight-certified artifact returned from the surface of the Moon!"

Both of these items have been elaborately and archivally mounted onto a gorgeous 25" x 15" black lacquer-finish acrylic display with the title: "APOLLO 16 LUNAR NAVIGATIONAL MAP" and the caption: "This map was a navigational aid which helped guide some of the first humans to landfall on another celestial world. As such, it represents one of the rarest maps in the entire history of both cartography and human exploration. It is also a rare example of an astronaut-certified artifact returned to Earth from the surface of the Moon." Worthy of the finest collections, both private and institutional.

Apollo 16 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 10. This 35mm diameter sterling silver medal is still in its original plastic case with a sticker numbered "10" on the bottom. It was one of only ninety-eight (of a total mintage of 300) flown aboard Apollo 16, April 16-27, 1972, the fifth manned mission to land on the moon, along with crewmembers Young, Mattingly, and Duke. The obverse features the mission insignia, an eagle and shield above the moon with the surnames of the crewmembers. The reverse features the engraved dates of the launch, landing, and return. The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Robbins medallions from the collections of crewmembers of the particular flight are the most desirable to collectors, and even more so with such low serial numbers. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that Apollo 16 silver Robbins medal, serial number 10, was flown to the Moon aboard the mission April 16-27, 1972. It has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Apollo 16 Unflown Silver Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young. This 35mm sterling silver medal is in its original plastic case. Though not flown, it was one of 300 made to commemorate the Apollo 16 flight, the fifth manned mission to land on the moon. Crewmembers Young, Mattingly, and Duke participated in the April 16-27, 1972, mission. The obverse features the mission insignia, an eagle and shield above the moon along with the surnames of the crewmembers. The reverse features the engraved dates. The sterling and Robbins hallmarks are on the rim. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from John Young stating: "I hereby certify that the Apollo 16 silver Robbins Medal offered with this letter, with no edge serial number, was not flown aboard the mission. However, it is a genuine Robbins Medal and has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Apollo 16 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. This 4" round patch flew with crewmembers Young, Mattingly, and Duke aboard the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, April 16-27, 1972. The design for this insignia features an eagle with outstretched wings atop a red, white, and blue shield, all above the lunar surface. The NASA logo element vector symbol is across the shield on which is written "APOLLO 16". The blue border contains sixteen silver stars and the surnames of the crew; it is surrounded by a yellow/ gold border. Young has signed on the verso: "Flown/ John Young" with nice contrast. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Flown Large-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. An 11.5" x 7.75" cloth U.S. flag that flew aboard the Apollo 16 Command Module Casper to the moon, April 16-27, 1972, with crewmembers Young, Mattingly, and Duke. Young has signed on the lowest white stripe: "Flown Apollo 16 John W. Young". Flown flags of this size are rarer than the 6" x 4" versions and eminently more displayable, making them very desirable to collectors. Excellent condition with storage folds.

Apollo 16 Flown Texas State Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4.25" cloth flag of the Lone Star State that flew to the moon on the next-to-last Apollo mission with crewmembers Young, Mattingly, and Duke, April 16-27, 1972. Young has signed on the white stripe: "Flown Apollo 16/ John W. Young". This is the first Apollo 16 flown Texas flag that Heritage has had the privilege to offer. NASA's Johnson Space Center, located in the Houston area, is where Captain Young worked until his retirement on December 31, 2004, after forty-two years service. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Flown Large-Size United Nations Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. An 11.5" x 8" cloth U.N. flag that flew aboard Apollo 16, April 16-27, 1972, on the fifth manned mission to land on the moon. This flag stayed in the Command Module Casper with Ken Mattingly in lunar orbit while John Young and Charlie Duke flew the Lunar Module Orion to the surface of the moon. Young has signed at lower left: "Flown Apollo 16/ John W. Young". Space flown United Nations flags are uncommon; this is the first one Heritage has offered. Its rarity, combined with the very displayable large size, makes this a particularly desirable item. Excellent condition with several storage folds.

Apollo 16 Still-Sealed Package of Twenty-Five Unflown Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Patches Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young. Each of these 9" square Beta cloth swatches features a 3.5" diameter color mission insignia depicting an eagle surmounting a red, white, and blue shield behind the NASA vector symbol. Not counted, but we assume there are approximately twenty-five in this sealed 13.5" x 12.5" plastic pouch. Young has signed on the front of the pouch: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". This is just the way Captain Young received them, rarely offered as such. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Uncut Roll of Thirty-Six 70mm Color Transparencies, Circa 1972. A stunning group of high quality images duplicated from the original film taken by the crew of this mission, April 16-27, 1972. Images include those of Earth, the moon, the LM, and EVA activities. Two of the more recognizable images include the photo of Commander John Young leaping up as he salutes the U.S. flag (the cover photo of our Space Exploration Auction #6022) and the one of the family photo Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke left on the lunar surface. Extremely fine condition.

Apollo 16 Crew-Signed Insurance Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. The crewmembers' signatures, "John Young", "Ken Mattingly", and "Charlie Duke", are all in blue felt-tip on this cacheted cover, approximately 6.5" x 3.625" in size, featuring the "United States in Space" U.S. 8¢ stamp (Scott #1434). It was cancelled (space pictorial) on the day of launch, April 16, 1972, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The color cachet features the Apollo 16 mission insignia. On the verso, Young has signed: "From My Personal Collection. John W. Young". Excellent condition except that there is a light smudge at the end of Mattingly's signature.

Insurance covers were a tradition that started with Apollo 11 and continued through Apollo 16. The astronauts would all sign a certain quantity of these covers to be left on Earth as a contingency against their failing to return safely from the moon. In the case of a tragedy, the covers would be sold with the proceeds benefiting their families, not unlike an insurance policy.

Apollo 16 Official Launch Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed (Twice) and Certified. This 6.5" x 3.625" "Official Commemorative Cover" was issued by the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club. It is postmarked Houston, Texas, April 16, 1972 (launch date), and bears a "United States in Space" 8¢ stamp (Scott #1434). The cachet features the mission insignia in bright colors. John Young has signed "John Young" on the front to the right of the insignia and has signed on the verso: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Large Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 13.75" x 10.75" glossy photo picturing Young on the surface of the moon next to the U.S. flag, the Lunar Module Orion, and the Lunar Roving Vehicle; he is leaping into the "air" as he salutes the flag. He has signed in a dark area at upper right using a silver felt tip pen: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". The photo is laid down to a 20" x 16" white mat, ready for framing. Written on the back in an unknown hand is the image number: "AS16-113-18339". A stunning and dramatic photo in excellent condition.

From Apollo 13 through Apollo 17, the mission commander's spacesuit had red stripes at the helmet, arms, and legs known as "Commander's Stripes." This made it easier to identify the crewmembers later in the photo labs on Earth.

Apollo 17 Lunar Module Flown LM Lunar Surface Checklist Book Page Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Gene Cernan, Signed and Certified. A two-sided, 8" x 6" (including tab) three-hole punched page printed on cardstock and numbered 5-1 and 5-2; the integral tab reads "EVA 2 POST" on both sides. Cernan has signed beneath a stamped "Landed on the Moon/ aboard the Apollo 17 LM 'Challenger'" on page 5-1. This page was removed from the complete checklist book with a part number of "SKB32100123-363" and serial number "1001" and it gives detailed instructions as to correct procedures for Commander Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Schmitt to follow in the LM just after the second lunar EVA. It has been attached, using archival corner mounts (easily removable), to a stunning color photographic display of 13" x 19" showing Gene Cernan holding the complete flown book against a beautiful background photo of the Apollo 17 LM Challenger on the lunar surface. The caption reads: "Gene Cernan holds the Apollo 17 'Lunar Surface Checklist' from which pages 5-1 and 5-2 originated, in front of a photograph of the Lunar Module 'Challenger' within which it was used on the Moon." A fabulous relic of mankind's last moon landing mission, an article that spent more than three days on the moon. Ready for framing or perfect for display just as is. Excellent condition.

Apollo 17 Lunar Module Flown LM Malfunction Procedures Book Page Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Gene Cernan, Signed and Certified. A two-sided, 7.5" x 10.5" three-hole punched, lightweight page numbered 10-9 and 10-10, with an integral tab titled "7c THRU 7e" and "6 THRU 6a". From the "LM Malfunction Procedures" book, P/N "SKB32100127", and S/N "1001". It is signed on the front by Cernan: "Flown to Lunar Surface/ on Apollo XVII/ Gene Cernan/ Apollo XVII CDR." Dated July 12, 1972, this sheet includes procedural flow charts related to the operation of gas canisters, glycol pumps, etc. The Apollo 17 Lunar Module Challenger spent more than three full days on the surface of the moon with this item aboard; it was the last manned lunar landing to date. Extremely fine condition with some toning to the tab.

Included with this lot is a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Florian Noller of SpaceFlori who obtained the complete book from Cernan along with a notarized copy and translation.

Apollo 17 Flown "South Imbrium" Map from the CSM Lunar Landmarks Maps Book Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Gene Cernan, Signed and Certified. A three-hole punched 10.5" x 8" lunar map on photographic paper, image size 7.5" x 7.5"; Cernan has titled it "South Imbrium". In the wide margin at right is attached a 2.25" x 3.25" certificate signed by Cernan as Apollo 17 Commander. It states (beneath an Apollo 17 mission insignia): "The Eugene A. Cernan Space Collection/ The crew used this flown Apollo 17/ - CSM Lunar Landmark Map - / to study the Moon from lunar orbit". This page was removed from the complete Lunar Landmark book with a part number of "SKB32100123-322" and serial number "1001". It has been attached, using archival corner mounts (easily removable), to a dramatic color photographic display of 13" x 19" showing Gene Cernan holding the complete flown book against a beautiful background photo of the Apollo 17 CM America orbiting the moon. The caption reads: "Gene Cernan holds the Apollo 17 Command Module 'Lunar Landmark Map Book' from which this map originated, in front of a photograph of the Command Module 'America' within which this map was actually used in lunar orbit." Excellent condition.

Apollo 17 Flown Mechanical Pencil with Extra Leads Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Ron Evans. This chrome-colored Garland model 35-P mechanical pencil is 5.125" long and has a piece of Velcro wrapped around the top above the clip for ease of stowage and attachment onboard the flight. The NASA part and serial numbers "SEB 12100081 - 301" and "S/N 1050" are plainly engraved on the barrel. There are still approximately nine leads present and the pencil is functional. This pencil flew to the moon aboard the Command Module America on the last manned lunar landing mission, December 7-19, 1972. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a small certificate of authenticity from Novaspace, signed by Janet Evans (Ron's widow) stating: "I certify that the [FLOWN on Apollo 17 Mechanical Pencil] is from the collection of my late husband, Ron Evans, Command Module Pilot of Apollo 17, the last Apollo mission to the moon in 1972. It has recently been turned over to Novaspace for dispersal to collectors of Apollo-era memorabilia." Also included is a copy of a 1973 NASA letter listing this pencil (by serial number) as an item retained by Evans after the flight.

Apollo 17 Training-Used LM Data Card Book, Change B. An 8.5" x 10.5" book of thirty-six pages, many tabbed, printed on lightweight cardstock, three-hole punched and held together with binder rings. This book was prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Crew Procedures Division and is dated November 10, 1972. Written on the front cover is "17 Flight Monitor" in red felt tip with hundreds of handwritten entries and figures inside; purportedly used and annotated by the Apollo 17 lunar module astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt during training. Scarce and interesting. Fine condition with some soiling, staining, and light wear.

Apollo 17 Crew-Signed Color Photo Inscribed by Mission Command Module Pilot Ron Evans to His Father. A 10" x 8" NASA satin finish photo picturing the crew next to their One-G Lunar Roving Vehicle trainer, their Saturn rocket in the background and the mission insignia is pictured at upper left. Evans has signed: "To/ Dad & Lavon/ Very Best Wishes/ From Apollo XVII/ Crew/ Ron Evans". It has also been signed "Harrison H. Schmitt" and "Gene Cernan", each next to the respective image. NASA captions and credits in purple ink are on the verso. Extremely fine condition.

Apollo 17 Crew-Signed Official Launch Cover Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Ron Evans. This 6.5" x 3.625" "Official Commemorative Cover" was issued by the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club. It is postmarked with a pictorial cancellation from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, December 7, 1972 (launch date), and bears a "United States in Space" 8¢ stamp (Scott #1434). The cachet bears the mission insignia in bright colors. It is signed on the front around the insignia: "Ron Evans", "Harrison H. Schmitt", and "Gene Cernan". "Pam Evans" (his sister-in-law) is written in the address area by Ron Evans. Apollo 17 was the last manned lunar landing mission. Extremely fine condition.

This lot also includes two identical 1973 special cancellation stamp show covers with illustrated cachets reading, in part: "Graplex 73 Sponsored by Topeka Stamp Club Honoring Ron Evans, Topeka's Astronaut..." Each hand-stamped cancellation has an image of Evans and is dated October 28, 1973. Very good condition with some crinkling.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Jay Evans (Ron Evans' brother) stating: "I hereby certify that the crew-signed Apollo 17 Launch Cover that accompanies this letter was given to me by my brother Ron Evans, Apollo 17 Command Module Pilot, from his personal collection of space memorabilia. It has been in my possession since I received it from him."

Ron Evans: Three Signed Color Photos. All of these photos were given to his brother, Jay Evans, by the Apollo 17 command module pilot. (1) An 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of Evans in a business suit holding a rocket model signed across the white rocket. Autopen signature. Fine condition. (2) A 9.75" x 7.75" glossy NASA image of the Apollo 17 launch mounted to a 12" x 10" mat with the NASA image number "AS 17 72 55070" stamped on the verso. Evans has signed in the lower margin. Fine condition with corner bumps and minor toning. (3) A spectacular 7.75" x 9.75" glossy NASA image of the crescent Earth shown above the U.S. flag deployed on the moon's surface by Apollo 17; it is mounted to a 10" x 12" mat with the NASA image number "AS 17 134 20466" stamped on the verso. Evans has signed in the lower margin. Very fine condition.

Ron Evans: Two Signed Color Photos. The Apollo 17 command module pilot gave both of these photos to his brother, Jay Evans. (1) An 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of Evans in a business suit holding a rocket model. He has signed: "To/ Pam and/ Jay/ Best/ Wishes/ Ron/ Evans" across the white rocket. Fine condition. (2) A 9.75" x 7.75" glossy NASA image mounted to a 12" x 10" mat with the NASA image number "AS 17 134 20466" stamped on the verso. Evans has signed in the lower margin. This dramatic photo is of Evans during his deep space EVA (man's last to date) on the return trip of Apollo 17 to Earth. He spent just over an hour outside the command module America retrieving film cassettes from the Scientific Instrument Module bay. This spacewalk was broadcast back to Earth. Very displayable. Fine condition with lightly bumped corners and minor surface scratches.

Saturn V Moon Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Resilient Propellant Duct Mount. A large 15" x 15.5" x 4" overall, this rocket part was made by Robinson Vibrashock of Teterboro, New Jersey. It bears a NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center aluminum plate containing the following information: "MOUNT, RESILIENT, LH2 PROPELLANT DUCT/ ASS'Y NO. K2229-4/ DAC SPEC 1A74710-1/ CONTR NO. NAS 7-101/ SER NO. 12/ DATE 5-2-64" Above this plate is stamped "SOURCE CONTROL NUMBER 1A97075-1". There are inspection stamps and on the other side of the part, a slightly different source number "1A97075-8". Very rare, a great opportunity to own a part of this venerable rocket series that launched all nine manned missions to the moon. Very fine condition.

Because of the extraordinary pressures and temperatures which the powerful Rocketdyne F-1 engine developed, all thrust-related components would move, expanding and contracting during launch as temperatures ranged from cryogenic through 4700°F. Multiple ways to hold ducting were tried early in the space program with this stainless steel mesh proving very effective; it allowed expansion of bellowed assemblies and would not "freeze and grab" during engine operation.

Apollo Lunar Module Contractor's Model by Grumman. A detailed model, 2.25" tall, mounted on a 3.875" diameter x 1" tall black base with the printed title "LUNAR MODULE" along with the Grumman and NASA logos. The model itself has a "UNITED STATES"/ American flag decal. This it the first model of this diminutive size that we have encountered. Quite nice for display. Extremely fine condition.

Apollo Lunar Module Modular Equipment Storage Assembly (MESA) Locking & Deployment Mechanism. The two main parts of the MESA deployment mechanism are included in this lot. The locking and deployment mechanism is approximately 12" x 6.5" x 3.5" (overall) and the numbers printed on it appear to be "LOT 3", "LDW 280M17816", "E0A6", and "MRR106498". The cable arm assembly is approximately 10.5" x 7.25" x 3" (overall). The number is faint but appears to begin with "LTM280M506..." This part is missing a cam, otherwise the mechanism is complete. A rare opportunity. Fine condition.

The MESA was located in quad 4 of the Lunar Module Descent Stage. It lowered like a drawbridge when deployed by an astronaut pulling the MESA deployment actuating handle located on the egress platform "porch". As the cable pulled the cam, the cam disengaged a lock pin from a pivot arm. A "key" prevented the lock pin from interfering with its own disengagement from a locking post on the MESA. Once this was done, lunar gravity took over and deployed the MESA. Once deployed, the MESA served as a work station for the astronauts. In the earlier lunar landing missions (Apollo 11-14) the MESA was packed with equipment needed to explore and study the lunar surface. In the later "J" scientific missions (Apollo 15-17), it also carried parts of the Lunar Roving Vehicle as well as supplies for the extended lunar stay time.

Apollo Lunar Module Manual Fuel Fill Vent Disconnect Coupling. A component of the TRW TR-201 Descent Propulsion System, 5" long and 2.125" diameter at the round end, manufactured by the J. C. Carter Company of Costa Mesa, California for the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Company and for NASA. The metal manufacturer's ID plate includes the following information: "Coupling, Fuel Manual Disconnect, Fill-Vent Descent Propulsion/ LSC-270-804-3/ CONTR NO. NAS9-11" with a part number of "6870-6", date of manufacture "9/20/72", and serial number "5066152". The device is for use with hazardous fuels such as hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide and is constructed of high alloy stainless steel. Careful handling is required for such fuels and therefore this mechanical valve will only open when fully engaged and properly seated, and will only release from its mated coupling when completely depressurized. A scarce and impressive unflown LM part. Very fine condition.

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flown Flashlight Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Docking Module Pilot Deke Slayton. A heavy, brass-milled two-cell flashlight, 5" in length and with a maximum diameter of 1". Not opened but apparently there are batteries inside. It has a part number of "ACR FA 5", a serial number of "3005", and a date of manufacture of "6-72" etched into the barrel. "On" and "Off" are etched near the head and a piece of Velcro is attached at the top near the lens. About very fine condition with a couple of minor dents on the barrel and a bit of crystallization on the inside of the lens.

Included with this lot is a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Kent Slayton (Deke's son), stating: "I certify that this flashlight belonged to my father, Astronaut Donald Kent 'Deke' Slayton and was placed into a sealed bag with his other flown items after his ASTP flight. It has been kept in our family safety deposit box, in my keeping, until recently opened and released for auction. To my knowledge it is genuine in all respects."

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flown Embroidered Mission Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Gene Cernan, Signed and Certified. A 4" diameter patch in red and blue, trimmed and bordered in gold. Cernan has signed on the verso: "Flown/ on ASTP/ Gene Cernan". This mission was the last of the Apollo series and the first joint U.S./Soviet space flight where an Apollo spacecraft with a crew of three (Stafford, Brand, Slayton) docked with a Soyuz craft with a crew of two aboard (Leonov, Kubasov). Excellent condition.

This lot is accompanied by: two photos of Cernan with this very patch including one of him signing it; a photo of mission CMP Vance Brand holding the patch; and a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace Galleries signed by Cernan, stating (in part) "...that this Apollo-Soyuz mission patch was flown aboard that historic flight in 1975."

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Unflown Silver Robbins Medallion from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Serial Number 215. This 35mm sterling silver medal is in the original issue plastic box with sticker numbered "215" on the bottom. This medallion, though not flown, was made to commemorate the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the first international manned space effort. During July 17-19, 1975, following three years of preparations, three U.S. astronauts (Thomas Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton) and two Soviet cosmonauts (Alexei Leonov and Valery Kubasov) linked an Apollo spacecraft and a Soyuz capsule in Earth orbit. While docked for forty-four hours, the two crews visited each other's ships and conducted joint scientific experiments. The design shows the docking maneuver above the Earth, and the names of the mission and crew members. The reverse includes the title "First Joint U.S.-U.S.S.R. Space Flight" and the engraved dates. This mission took place during John Young's tenure as Chief of the Astronaut Office where he had responsibility for the coordination, scheduling, and control of activities of the astronauts. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the Apollo-Soyuz silver Robbins Medallion, serial number 215, although unflown, is an original Robbins Medallion that I acquired from the Astronaut Office. This medallion has been a part of my personal collection since receiving it shortly after the mission."

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Joint Crew Activities Plan Book Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Vance Brand. A sixty-eight page book, 8" x 10.375", three-hole punched and bound with rings inside hard covers. The front is stamped in silver: "'SOYUZ APOLLO'/ JOINT CREW ACTIVITIES PLAN/3-th [sic] launch opportunity/ 1975". This was likely prepared by the Soviets, though completely in English. The book is formatted so that facing pages have separate "Detailed Crew Activities Plan" for "Apollo" (given in Houston time) and "Soyuz" (given in Moscow time). Very detailed and interesting to read. Unflown. Fine condition with one internal page damaged and others weak at the punched binder holes.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Kevin Brand (his son).

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Crew-Signed Beta Cloth Patch in Framed Display, Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Vance Brand. A 5" x 5.5" Beta cloth mission insignia signed by all five participants in this historic 1975 flight: "Tom Stafford", "Vance Brand", "D K Slayton" (1924-1993), "Alexei Leonov " and "Valeri Kubasov". This is matted to an overall 19" x 18" with a 5" embroidered mission patch with the initials "VDB" at the lower edge, a 7" square mission decal or print, and a group of six U.S. "Apollo Soyuz Space Test Project" stamps (Scott #1569-1570). Extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Kevin Brand (his son).

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Still-Sealed Package of Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Vance Brand. A group of fifty (not counted) 5.5" square Beta cloth sheets, each with the 3.5" color mission insignia printed in the center, still sealed in heavy plastic. Rarely offered thus. Extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Kevin Brand (his son).

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Crew-Signed Color McCall Print Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Vance Brand. A 9.25" x 7"(sight size) lithograph of the Robert McCall painting of the docking of these two ships. It is signed by all three American astronauts- "Tom Stafford", "Vance Brand", and "D K Slayton" (1924-1993) as well as both Soviet cosmonauts- "Alexei Leonov " and "Valeri Kubasov". Double matted and framed to an overall 14.5" x 11.5".

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Kevin Brand (his son).

"Earthrise" 1970 Cookie Jar by Helen Garriott Originally from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Vance Brand. A black porcelain cookie jar of 9" outside diameter, 5.5" at the opening, and 9.75" height (with lid). The textured surface with grays and whites represents the lunar surface with three distinct footprints in the area of the Sea of Tranquility. The handle on the lid is in the shape of the Earth, thus the title. "Earthrise" was a famous photo taken on Apollo 8 of the Earth rising over the moon's horizon. This jar bears the potter's inscribed mark on the bottom "helen garriott 1970 ©". Ms. Garriott made these in various sizes and this is the largest we have been able to locate; she made these for the astronaut's wives. Helen is the wife of astronaut Owen Garriott who flew on Skylab 2 (SL-3) and Spacelab (STS-9). Vance Brand was a backup crewmember for the Skylab mission. Quite the item for a space collector with a penchant for cookies. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Kevin Brand (his son).

Ceremonial Gold Vermeil Jambiya Dagger in Case Presented by UAE President Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to, and Originally from the Personal Collection of, Astronaut Vance Brand. This stunning, handcrafted, J-shaped, sheathed presentation dagger measures 8.75" x 12.25" overall and is enclosed in a red velvet box with a strap for wear and includes a card printed in Arabic, translated as follows: "With Best Wishes or With Kindest Regards/ Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan/ President of The United Arab Emirates". Zayed (1918-2004) was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates for more than thirty years (1971-2004). A wonderful example of Arab craftsmanship as given to a visiting American space hero. Extremely fine condition with a portion of one of the box lid clasps broken off.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from Kevin Brand (his son).

Skylab 1 (SL-2) Flown and Worn Flight Jacket Patches (Two) Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Paul Weitz, Signed and Certified. The U.S. flag and name tag as removed from one of his tan Durette inflight jackets worn on this historic mission. The American flag is 5" x 2.75" and is sewn to a slightly larger and irregularly cut swatch of cloth from the jacket's left upper sleeve. He has written on the verso: "Taken from my in flight/ jacket worn on Skylab I (SL-2)/ Paul Weitz, PLT". The white cloth "P. WEITZ" name tag is 3.75" x 0.75", originally found on the left upper front of the jacket, is also sewn to a larger cut piece of material. He has written on the verso: "Flown on Skylab I/ Paul Weitz PLT." Included is an 8" x 10" color photo of Weitz wearing one such tan Skylab flight jacket. All in excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a handwritten and signed letter of authenticity from Paul Weitz on his personal letterhead, stating: "To whim it may concern- I hereby certify that the 'P. WEITZ' name tag and the Beta cloth United States flag presented with this letter were originally on one of my tan inflight jackets that I word during the first Skylab mission, Skylab I, May 25- June 22, 1973. As our mission progressed, worn crew clothing was routinely disposed of after a prescribed period of use. Prior to disposal into the aft waste tank, I cut (obviously not carefully) these items from my jacket. On the reverse side, I have annotated and signed each item on the tan Durette material."

Skylab 1 (SL-2) Unflown NGC-Encapsulated MS64 Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Paul Weitz, Serial Number 72. There were 300 of these 35mm sterling silver medals minted for this flight; fifty (Serial Numbers 1F-50F) were flown. This present example is from the 250 that were not flown. It has been graded MS64 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation and designated as "Ex. Paul Weitz" on the slab. Highly desirable as such. The obverse design of this medal is based on the mission insignia that was designed by legendary science fiction artist Frank Kelly Freas. The 1973 launch dates of Skylab and the first Skylab crew as well as the date of the crew's return are engraved on the reverse. The serial number and sterling hallmark are both on the rim but not visible in this holder. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a handwritten and signed letter of authenticity from Paul Weitz on his personal letterhead, stating: "To whom it may concern- I hereby certify that this Skylab I silver Robbins medallion, serial number 72, is one of the original medallions that were struck for my mission May 25 - June 22, 1973. Although this medallion was not flown, it was struck with the few that were flown. It is from my personal collection of artifacts from the mission and has been in my possession ever since."

Skylab Set of Three Unflown Silver Robbins Medallions Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young. All three are in their original Robbins plastic cases with matching serial number stickers on the bottom. As follows.
Skylab I (SL-2) Serial Number 244. 35mm sterling silver. The obverse design is based on the mission insignia designed by the legendary Frank Kelly Freas. The launch dates of Skylab and the first Skylab crew as well as the date of the crew's return are engraved on the reverse. This first post-Apollo mission, May 25-June 22, 1973, with crewmembers Conrad, Weitz, and Kerwin, established a record for human spaceflight. The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Excellent condition with some light residue on the reverse from the sponge case liner. Included with this medal is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that Skylab I (SL-2) silver Robbins medal, serial number 244, although unflown, is a genuine Robbins medal and has been a part of my personal collection since receiving it from the Flight Office shortly after the mission."
Skylab II (SL-3) Serial Number 222. 35mm sterling silver. The obverse features the mission insignia, Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Vitruvian Man" hovering above a half-Earth/ half-sun disk with the surnames of the crewmembers above and "Skylab II" below. The reverse depicts the Skylab station with the July 28-September 25, 1973, mission dates engraved. This medal traveled nearly twenty-five million miles during its fifty-nine days in space. The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Excellent condition. Included with this medal is a signed letter of authenticity exactly as above with the exception: "...Skylab II (SL-3)..., serial number 222..."
Skylab III (SL-4) Serial Number 160. 37mm x 35mm sterling silver with three rounded sides. The obverse features a large number "3", the astronauts' surnames, and three circular icons symbolizing the three major areas of investigation in the mission: a tree representing man's natural environment; a hydrogen atom representing man's exploration of the physical world; and a human silhouette representing mankind. The reverse depicts the Comet Kohoutek with engraved mission dates. The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Excellent condition. Included with this medal is a signed letter of authenticity exactly as above with the exception: "...Skylab III (SL-4)..., serial number 160..."

A-4 Skyhawk Range, Endurance, Speed, and Time Computer Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Paul Weitz. A 6" circular slide-rule type device with multiple moving disks. This was developed to be used for the first two models of the Douglas Skyhawk attack aircraft, the A4D-1 (A-4A) and the A4D-2 (A-4B). Excellent condition.

Weitz relates the entire history of this rare piece of aviation memorabilia in a handwritten and signed letter of authenticity on his personal letterhead that accompanies this lot. It states: "The device presented with this letter was called a REST (for Range, Endurance, Speed and Time) computer. It was developed at Patuxent River [home of the Navy Test Pilot School] in the late 1950s. This one is for the A4D-1 and -2. I obtained it when I was an instructor in VA-44, the A4D training squadron in the East Coast Replacement Air Group. It was very useful as a flight planning tool, but apparently never caught on in the fleet. One side depicted cruise and endurance data, while the other side was used for climb and descent. It is from my personal collection of aviation and space artifacts."

Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 Early Displays and Controls Diagrams Directly from the Personal Collection of STS-1 and STS-9 Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. An amazing group of eight 37.5" x 11" printed pull-out engineering drawings of early designs for various displays and controls intended for the first-ever spaceworthy shuttle in NASA's fleet. These all fold down to 8.5" x 11" and are bound together with both staples and binder rings. All these charts are dated 1978 which is three years prior to the first shuttle flight. The first four are titled "Displays and Controls/ Forward Stations/ Figure 19-1"; the second three, "Displays and Controls/ Aft Stations/ Figure 19-2"; and the last, "Displays and Controls/ Mid Deck and Airlock/ Figure 19-3". Young has signed on the front page: "Early Simulator/ Displays for Design/ & Controls/ John W. Young." John Young, of course, commanded the first manned flight of Columbia, STS-1, April 12-14, 1981. Rather an early group of design drawings for the space shuttle program; all are extremely detailed and quite displayable. Fine condition with evidence of extensive use and handling.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 15F. This 39mm diameter sterling silver medal is in its original plastic case with the "15 Silver" sticker on the bottom. It was one of only 111 flown (of 359 minted) aboard Columbia, the first manned, reusable spacecraft, on the first orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle. The obverse features the mission insignia, the shuttle, and its orbit around the Earth with the ship's name "Columbia" and the surnames of the crew. The reverse includes the names of the crewmembers, "John W. Young" and "Robert L. Crippen", and the engraved dates, "April 12, 1981" and "April 14, 1981 / RW23 Edwards AFB". The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. This was a very important and high-risk "shakedown" cruise for the shuttle program and this medal is from the personal collection of its commander. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that STS-1 silver Robbins medal, serial number 15 F, was flown with me aboard the first flight of the Space Shuttle April 12-14, 1981. It has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Flown Large American Flag and Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young. A 12" x 7.5" flown cloth U.S. flag matted with a 12.5" x 8" certificate signed "John Young" (commander) and "Bob Crippen" (pilot). Mounted to the certificate is a 4.25" x 4.75" flown embroidered mission insignia patch. The text printed on the certificate is as follows: "This flag and patch were flown aboard the/ Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1)./ April 12-14, 1981/ Presented to/ State of California/ From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration." Matted in blue to an overall 16" x 20". Excellent condition save for some very light overall mounting bleed through on the flag.

STS-1 was the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle program and the first U.S. manned space shot since the Apollo-Soyuz Test Mission in 1975. California had strong ties to this mission as Edwards AFB was used for Space Shuttle Orbiter testing and STS-1 landed there on Runway 23 two days after taking off from Kennedy Space Center.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Flown American Flag Presented to and Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 5.75" x 4" silk U.S. flag that accompanied crewmembers Young and Crippen aboard the maiden voyage of the Space Shuttle program, April 12-14, 1981. It is laid down to an 8.5" x 11" certificate with two color photos, the mission insignia, and facsimile signatures of John Young, Pilot Bob Crippen, and NASA JSC Director Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., along with text as follows: "Presented to JOHN W. YOUNG. This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1) April 12 - 14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission." Vertically to the right of the flag, Young has signed: "From My Personal Collection- John W. Young". Lightly mounted to an 11" x 14" mat board and framed. Fine condition with general toning and visible bleed through from the glue on the back of the flag.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Large Color Launch Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 10.75" x 13.75" glossy color photo picturing Space Shuttle Columbia as it launched from Kennedy Space Center launch pad LC 39A on April 12, 1981. He has signed in the upper right: "The Launch of STS-1 From My/ Personal Collection/ John W. Young". The photo is laid down to a 16" x 20" white mat, ready for framing. Written on the back in an unknown hand is the image number: "S81-30462". The rocket is mirrored in the nearby water making this a very elegant image. Extremely fine condition with a couple of tiny marks on the mat and some light splatters on the photo visible only at an angle, mentioned for accuracy.

This Space Shuttle test flight mission launched exactly twenty years to the day after the first-ever manned space flight, Vostok 1, that carried Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into Earth orbit. Commander Young and Pilot Robert Crippen were the only crewmembers on the maiden voyage of the shuttle vehicle, the first use of solid fuel rockets for a manned launch. The thirty hour, thirty-seven orbit mission landed at Edwards Air Force Base on April 14, 1981.

John Young Signed STS-1 Color Portrait Photo Directly from his Personal Collection. A 7.25" x 9.5" satin finish color photo picturing Young posed in his orange Advanced Crew Escape Suit next to a U.S. flag; he is holding his helmet. He has signed near the top: "John W. Young/ STS-1 CDR". The photo is laid down to an 11" x 14" blue mat, ready for framing. Excellent condition.

STS-1 was the first flight of the Space Shuttle program, April 12-14, 1981. Interestingly, this full-pressure type of suit was only worn on the first four Shuttle Columbia missions as they were considered to be test flights. Young's particular suit had a special modification to accommodate his bifocal glasses.

Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-6) Flown Mission Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Paul Weitz, Signed and Certified. STS-6 was the sixth overall flight in the Space Shuttle program and the first of ten flights for the Challenger. Commander Weitz's crew consisted of Pilot Karol J. Bobko and two Mission Specialists- Donald H. Peterson and F. Story Musgrave- on the Earth orbital mission, April 4-9, 1983. This six-sided embroidered mission insignia patch, 4.5" x 4" overall, has been signed by Weitz on the verso: "Flown on/ STS-6. From/ my personal/ collection/ Paul Weitz/ CDR" (fair contrast). Excellent condition.

This lot is accompanied by a photo of Weitz holding this patch and a signed, illustrated letter of authenticity from Weitz, stating (in part): "This is to certify that the accompanying cloth mission patch is from my personal collection of NASA memorabilia, and flew with me aboard my STS-6 shuttle mission..."

Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-6) Crew-Signed Photo Montage Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Paul Weitz, Signed and Certified. STS-6 was the sixth overall flight in the Space Shuttle program and the first (of ten) flights for the Challenger. Weitz commanded a crew of four on the Earth orbital mission, April 4-9, 1983. This handsome grouping of three color photos is mounted to a blue mat, sight size 19.5" x 15.5", and framed to an overall 22.5" x 18.5". Included is an 8.25" x 12.75" photo of the launch from Kennedy Space Center, an 8.25" x 6.25" photo of the landing at Edwards Air Force Base, and an 8.25" x 6.25" crew photo, signed: "Paul Weitz", "Karol 'Bo' Bobko", "Don Peterson", and "Story Musgrave". Weitz has written this on the back of the frame: "From my personal collection/ Paul Weitz/ CDR, STS-6". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a handwritten and signed letter of authenticity from Paul Weitz on his personal letterhead, stating: "To whom it may concern- I hereby certify that this photo montage was assembled shortly after our STS-6 mission, April 4-9, 1983 which was the first flight of the Orbiter 'Challenger'. It bears the genuine signatures of all the crewmembers. It is from my personal collection of artifacts from the mission, and has been in my personal possession ever since."

Space Shuttle Columbia - Spacelab 1 (STS-9) Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 3F. This 35mm x 40mm sterling silver medal is in its original plastic box. This is one of only seventy-six (of a total of 212 minted) that were actually flown on the mission with crewmembers Young, Shaw, Garriott, Parker, Merbold, and Lichtenberg. The obverse features the mission insignia, the Spacelab payload showing from an opened cargo bay of the Columbia while orbiting the Earth. There are nine stars signifying the ninth of the shuttle missions and the crewmember surnames surrounding with "Columbia - Spacelab 1" below. The reverse also has the crew surnames and the mission name along with the engraved dates, "Nov. 28, 1983" and "Dec. 8, 1983 / RW 17 Edwards AFB, CA". The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. A large and impressive medal in excellent condition.

This important mission was devoted totally to Spacelab 1, a joint venture between NASA and the European Space Agency, designed to demonstrate the ability to conduct scientific research in space. The crew of six included two payload specialists- the first non-astronauts to fly on the shuttle, one of which was a German scientist who was the first non-American to fly on a shuttle. The ten-day mission was very successful, carrying out several dozen important scientific experiments as well as the first ham radio transmission by an amateur radio operator from space.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity on his personal letterhead.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51-D) Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Specialist S. David Griggs, Serial Number 54F. This 48mm x 34mm (overall) sterling silver medal is in its original issue plastic box with a handwritten "#54F" sticker on the bottom. This medallion is one of only ninety-seven flown of the 231 minted to commemorate this April 12-19, 1985, flight of the Discovery, the sixteenth Shuttle flight overall and the fourth for Discovery. The crew of seven included Jake Garn (R-Utah), the first sitting member of Congress in space. The obverse features the flight insignia, a shuttle orbiting the Earth trailing the stars and stripes; the reverse includes the engraved mission dates. The surnames of crewmembers Karol J. Bobko, Donald E. Williams, M. Rhea Seddon, Jeffrey A. Hoffman, S. David Griggs, Charles D. Walker, and Jake Garn are featured on both sides. The serial number is on the rim. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51-D) Flown Mission Patch Worn by Mission Specialist S. David Griggs and Directly from his Personal Collection. This flown and worn embroidered mission insignia patch, 5.25" x 4" overall, was mounted to a printed sheet with the text "Man-Systems Division Presents to: S. DAVID GRIGGS MISSION SPECIALIST" above, and "This original patch worn during your STS-51D Mission" below. This sheet is matted and framed to 14" x 12". STS-51-D was the sixteenth overall flight in the shuttle program and the fourth flight for the Discovery orbiter. The crew of seven that included U.S. Senator Jake Garn (R-Utah) orbited the Earth 110 times, April 12-19, 1985, with takeoff and landing both at the Kennedy Space Center. This was Griggs' first and only space flight; he was in training as pilot of STS-33 when tragically killed in the crash of a vintage WWII plane he was piloting. Frame a bit scratched, excellent condition overall; the patch is loose within the frame, easily repaired.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51-D) Flown Embroidered Mission Patch with Crew-Signed Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Specialist S. David Griggs. A 5.25" x 4" flown mission insignia patch is mounted to a 13.375" x 10.5" color flight photo, signed by the crew, which is laminated to a 16" x 20" blue mat along with six smaller photos. A printed tag at the bottom reads: "This patch was flown aboard the Space Shuttle 'Discovery' (STS-51-D) April 12 - 19, 1985." The large photo is clearly signed by all seven crewmembers in silver felt tip, as follows: "Karol 'Bo' Bobko"; "Don Williams"; "S D Griggs" (1939-1989); "Rhea Seddon"; "Charlie Walker"; "Jeff Hoffman"; and "Jake Garn". A striking display piece in extremely fine condition.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51-D) Crew-Signed Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Specialist S. David Griggs. A 10" x 8" NASA lithographed print titled "Crew of the Space Shuttle Orbital Flight (51-D)" neatly signed by all seven crewmembers as follows: "Karol 'Bo' Bobko", "Don Williams", "Rhea Seddon", "Jeff Hoffman", "S D Griggs" (1939-1989), "Charlie Walker", and "Jake Garn" (autopen). During this flight, Griggs conducted the first unscheduled space walk (EVA) of the space program, lasting over three hours, during which preparations for a satellite rescue attempt were completed. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51-D) Flown Rocket Nozzle Part Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Specialist S. David Griggs. On a 4" x 5" plaque from Morton Thiokol's Wasatch Division is mounted a 2" x 1" x 0.5" "...carbon phenolic block [that] was cut from the nozzle of one of Morton Thiokol's reusable solid rocket booster motors that propelled Astronauts Karol Bobko, Don Williams, Rhea Seddon, Jeff Hoffman, Dave Griggs, and Payload Specialists Charles Walker and Jake Garn toward orbit at the beginning of Discovery's 51-D mission on April 12, 1985." An attractively presented and seldom seen space flown relic. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Enterprise Photo Signed by Thirty-Four Astronauts Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut S. David Griggs. A wonderful 13.5" x 10.25" color photo of the first Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle (OV-101) ever built, mounted to a 20" x 16" mat board with the signatures of thirty-four shuttle program astronauts surrounding. This dramatic photograph (NASA image S77-28200) was taken September 13, 1977 and shows the Enterprise orbiter parked on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base just after its second unpowered Approach and Landing Test flight, while the NASA 747 carrier aircraft and five T-38s fly overhead. OV-101 never made a powered flight and is now in the Smithsonian. There is a bit of minor soiling on the mat and one pinhole affecting none of the signatures, else very fine. Signed as follows (clockwise from 12:00 position): "Fred Gregory" (STS-51-B, STS-33, STS-44); "Loren Shriver" (STS-51-C, STS-31, STS-4); "George D. Nelson" (STS-41-C, STS-61-C, STS-26); "Anna Lee Fisher" (STS-51-A); "James van Hoften" (STS-41-C, STS-51-I); "Don Williams" (STS-51-D, STS-34); "Ron McNair" (1950-1986) (STS-41-B, STS-51-L); "Dan Brandenstein" (STS-8, STS-51-G, STS-32, STS-49); "Kathryn D. Sullivan" (STS-41-G, STS-31, STS-45); "Mike Coats" (STS-41-D, STS-29, STS-39); "Judy Resnik" (1949-1986) (STS-41-D, STS-51-L); "Dick Covey" (STS-51-I, STS-26, STS-38, STS-61); "Norm Thagard" (STS-7, STS-51-B, STS-30, STS-42, Soyuz TM-21, Mir EO-18, STS-71); "Dick House"; "Dave Walker" (1944-2001) (STS-51-A, STS-30, STS-53, STS-69); "Dick Scobee" (1939-1986) (STS-41-C, STS-51-L); "El Onizuka" (1946-1986) (STS-51-C, STS-51-L); "Jim Buchli" (STS-51-C, STS-61-A, STS-29, STS-48); "Bob Stewart" (STS-41-B, STS-51-J); "Brewster Shaw" (STS-9, STS-61-B, STS-28); "John Fabian" (STS-7, STS-51-G); "Steve Nagel" (STS-51-G, STS-61-A, STS-37, STS-55); "Mike Mullane" (STS-41-D, STS-27, STS-36); "Hoot Gibson" (STS-41-B, STS-61-C, STS-27, STS-47, STS-71); "Guy Bluford Jr" (STS-8, STS-61-A , STS-39, STS-53); "Rhea Seddon" (STS-51-D, STS-40, STS-58); "Shannon Lucid" (STS-51-G, STS-34, STS-43, STS-58, STS-76, Mir NASA-1, STS-79); "Dale A. Gardner" (STS-8, STS-51-A); "Jon A. McBride" (STS-41-G); "John O. Creighton" (STS-51-G, STS-36, STS-48); "Sally K. Ride" (STS-7, STS-41-G); "Terry J. Hart" (STS-41-C); "Steven A. Hawley" (STS-41-D, STS-61-C, STS-31, STS-82, STS-93); and "Jeffrey A. Hoffman" (STS-51-D, STS-35, STS-46, STS-61, STS-75). Note that this piece contains the signatures of four of the seven crewmembers that perished during the Challenger disaster in 1986. An amazing assemblage.

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-27) Flown Segment of Large Format, Earth Observation Camera Film. A 5" x 15" segment of film from roll 151 that includes frames 36-38. These came from the Linhof Large Format Camera aboard this mission, all taken on December 3, 1988. This flight was the second after the Challenger disaster, December 2-6, 1988, and carried a classified payload for the U.S. Department of Defense. Included is a color photo of the technician removing this film from the camera. Fine condition.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-33) Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Collection of the Family of Astronaut S. David Griggs, Serial Number 43F. This 37mm x 47mm (overall) sterling silver medal is in its original issue plastic box with a handwritten "43F" sticker on the bottom. This medallion is one of only forty-nine flown of the 157 minted to commemorate this November 22-27, 1989, flight of the Discovery, a classified mission for the Department of Defense. Griggs was in flight training as pilot for this mission when he was tragically killed in an air show crash. The obverse depicts a powerful, high-tech bald eagle; the single star at the right edge just under the eagle's beak is in memory of Griggs. The reverse includes the engraved mission dates. The surnames of crewmembers Frederick D. Gregory, John E. Blaha, Manly L. Carter, Jr., F. Story Musgrave, and Kathryn C. Thornton are featured on both sides. The serial number is on the rim. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-33) Flown Embroidered Mission Patch with Crew-Signed Color Photo Directly from the Collection of the Family of Astronaut S. David Griggs. A 4.5" x 4.5" flown mission insignia patch is mounted to a seven-image color photo montage laminated to a 16" x 20" blue mat. A printed tag at the bottom reads: "This patch was flown aboard the Orbiter Discovery, STS-33, November 22-27, 1989." One photo is signed by all five crewmembers in black felt tip, as follows: "Fred Gregory"; "Sonny Carter" (1947-1991); "Story Musgrave"; "John Blaha"; and "Kathy Thornton". S. David Griggs was slated to be pilot on this mission but died in a plane crash five months before launch. He was commemorated on the mission insignia with a single gold star just beneath the eagle's beak at the right edge. Blaha was his replacement. Less than two years after this mission, Mission Specialist Manley Carter was also killed in a plane crash. STS-33 was a classified Department of Defense mission that deployed a single satellite. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-95) Crew-Signed Certificate Presented to and Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. An 8" x 14.5" (sight size) illustrated certificate presented to "John W. Young/ NASA Johnson Space Center" in appreciation from the "Combined Federal Campaign of the Texas Gulf Coast" for his 1998 donation. The seven crewmembers of the October 29-November 7, 1998, STS-95 mission have all signed at the bottom, as follows: "Curt Brown" (commander); "Steve Lindsey" (pilot); "Steve Robinson" (payload commander); "Scott Parazynski" (flight engineer); "P Duque" (mission specialist); "Chiaki Mikai" (mission specialist); and "John Glenn" (payload specialist). At top left, Young has signed: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". Attractively framed to an overall 8.75" x 15.25". Excellent condition.

John Glenn, of course, was the first American to orbit the Earth in Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. A member of the original "Mercury Seven" astronaut group, Glenn was the only astronaut to fly in both the Mercury and the Space Shuttle programs. Interestingly, Young was the only astronaut to fly in both the Gemini and Space Shuttle programs.

Space Shuttle Uplink Command Simulator. A piece of electronic equipment for a standard 19" rack mount, 8.5" tall x 10" deep. There are sixty-six pushbuttons, most labeled, on the front along with fifteen LEDs and three switches. The power supply is by Datel which likely indicates the manufacturer. The uplink command channel was a very important part of the Shuttle avionics system. Not tested but all circuit boards and wiring harnesses appear intact. Very good condition.

Space Shuttle Spacelab MVAC Large Multiple Experiment Transport Container. Part of the Module Vertical Access Kit used in Spacelab, this 15" x 21" x 12" aluminum container is covered with a heavy plastic-coated nylon held by Velcro securing straps and with rings at each top corner; two of the inside surfaces are rubber coated. On the front is attached a 10" square diagram numbered "LA001". This MVAC system was designed for preflight loading of life sciences subjects into the Spacelab module while in a vertical orientation. Fine condition with soiling and wear.

Space Shuttle Large Cargo Bay Thermal Insulation Curtain. A 63.5" x 30" (overall) with metal attachments at each end and the numbers "10181-0076-851", "SN2000603", and "MRB-PR-HDA-1-2959" with three inspection stamps. Off-white, heavy nylon, padded on one side with a plastic protective cover. Nine pockets with eight nylon tabs on the other side. Fine condition.

Space Shuttle Large Cargo Bay Thermal Protective Curtain. Blue in color, 80" x 31.5" in size with brass grommets and five large D-rings. There is intricate teal-colored webbing on one side with Velcro straps. Stamped numbers read "9005367-504C/ SN01 9005367-18C" with a handwritten "Seek #MV103" below. Fine condition.

Ken Bowersox Expedition 6 Training-Used Jumpsuit. An emerald green one piece jumpsuit with an embroidered U.S. flag applied with Velcro on the sleeve and his name tag in both English and Russian on the chest. The suit has multiple zipper pockets and pen holders and measures 67" from top of collar to pants cuff, 21.5" shoulder to shoulder, and 24" shoulder to sleeve cuff. Bowersox was the commander of the Expedition 6 mission which spent 161 days on the International Space Station between November 24, 2002, and May 4, 2003. Very fine condition.

Salyut Space Station Simulator Main Control Panel. A piece of Soviet electronic equipment, 20" x 16" x 12", titled "ПУНАО" at the top of the heavy blue front panel, with numerous switches, buttons and indicators along with an oscilloscope-type screen. The Salyut program was a series of nine single-module space stations launched between 1971 and 1982. Not common and certainly an impressive item for display. Very good condition overall.

Soyuz Spacecraft Model from the Russian Samara Factory. A nicely-detailed 6.75" x 8.25" (overall) model on a 6'5" tall base (8.25" total height) of the Russian Soyuz TMA. These spacecraft are used primarily to ferry crewmembers back and forth to the International Space Station where there is always one of these "parked" in case of an emergency. Very high quality. Extremely fine condition.