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Apollo 13 "Flown" Robbins Silver Medallion from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Serial Number 281....
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Apollo 13 "Flown" Robbins Silver Medallion from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander James Lovell, Serial Number 281. A 32mm sterling silver (as marked on reverse) medallion in its original Robbins Company plastic box of issue with the serial number on a sticker on the bottom. The Apollo 13 medals are an interesting story. From Howard Weinberger's book, The Robbins Medallions: Flown Treasure from the Apollo Space Program, "Due to the last minute crew change and unfortunate circumstances that prohibited Apollo 13 from accomplishing its mission, all of the original flown medallions were melted down. Subsequently, 404 newly designed sterling silver medallions were struck from the 'flown metal.'" The design 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 the names of the crewmembers, the modules, Aquarius (lunar) and Odyssey (command), and the engraved dates of launch and return. Robbins medallions from the collections of crewmembers on the particular flight are the most desirable to collectors, so this is a great opportunity. Excellent condition.This lot includes a signed Letter of Authenticity from Lovell on his letterhead stating: "I hereby certify that Robbins Silver Medallion - Serial Number 281 was on board the Apollo 13 spacecraft. Apollo 13 perilous flight took off on April 11 and returned safely on April 17, 1970. This medallion was from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission.
Auction Info
2008 October Signature Space Exploration Auction #6007 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2008
7th
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