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Apollo 12 Lunar Module Flown Apollo 1 Mission Insignia Flag, Originally from the Personal Collection of Command Module Pilot R...
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Ex. Richard Gordon
Apollo 12 Lunar Module Flown Apollo 1 Mission Insignia Flag,
Originally from the Personal Collection of Command Module Pilot
Richard Gordon. An incredibly unique and moving display piece
featuring a 5.5" x 4.25" silk flag featuring the Apollo 1 mission
insignia of a Command/ Service Module orbiting the earth above the
Florida launch point with the moon (the eventual target of the
program) in the distance. Surrounding the spacecraft are the names
of the three-man crew who were intended to fly the first manned
flight in the Apollo program. The flag has been encased in acrylic
and placed on a 10.5" x 13" wooden wall hanging plaque along with a
4" x 2" card that states: "Sailed With Intrepid/ To The Ocean Of
Storms/ November 1969". Attached to the verso is a 5" x 2.5"
card that states the following: "Dick/ Had this plaque made using
an Apollo 1 flag that/ Pete took down on Intrepid. Thought it would
be a/ fitting tribute to both crews. Could have more/ done the same
way please share your thoughts with/ me next week./ Deke". Also
stamped on the card is the date "APR 3 70".This flag that was flown on the second successful lunar landing, serves as an extraordinary tribute to the men that gave their lives nearly three years prior. It truly demonstrates the "brotherhood" these explorers experienced. This is the first example of these flags Heritage has ever offered, and a cursory search of the internet found no other examples. Truly a unique opportunity. Included with this lot is a an LOA signed by Richard Gordon III that states he received the flag directly from his parents, Richard and Barbara Gordon. Excellent.
Auction Info
2023 December 14 - 15 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6277 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2023
14th-15th
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