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Apollo 16 Unflown Robbins Silver Medallion,...
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Description
Apollo 16 Unflown Robbins Silver Medallion, from the collection of astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr. 35mm, with the mission dates engraved on the reverse. This medallion, though not flown, was made to commemorate the Apollo 16 flight, the fifth manned mission to land on the moon. Duke was a member of the crew, which also included John W. Young and Ken Mattingly, Jr., and piloted the Lunar Module during the April 20-27, 1972, mission.The design features an eagle and shield above the moon, and the surnames of the crew members. The reverse features the engraved dates. From the collection of Charles M. Duke, Jr., who has included a handwritten and signed Letter of Certification verifying its provenance.
(For more information on this topic, be sure to read Howard C. Weinberger's article, The Enigmatic Apollo 16 Robbins Medals.)
Auction Info
2008 March Grand Format Air & Space Auction #6000 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2008
25th
Tuesday
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